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Add 30/98 and 81/25

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 3 6/25

30/98 + 81/25 is 4344/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    81/25 = 81 × 98/25 × 98 = 7938/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/2450 + 7938/2450 = 750 + 7938/2450 = 8688/2450
  5. 8688/2450 simplified gives 4344/1225
  6. So, 30/98 + 81/25 = 4344/1225
    In mixed form: 3669/1225

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