Add 40/25 and 63/98
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 63/98
40/25 + 63/98 is 157/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
40/25 = 40 × 98/25 × 98 = 3920/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/2450 + 1575/2450 = 3920 + 1575/2450 = 5495/2450 - 5495/2450 simplified gives 157/70
- So, 40/25 + 63/98 = 157/70
In mixed form: 217/70
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