Add 42/25 and 15/98
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 15/98
42/25 + 15/98 is 4491/2450.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 98/25 × 98 = 4116/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2450 + 375/2450 = 4116 + 375/2450 = 4491/2450 - So, 42/25 + 15/98 = 4491/2450
In mixed form: 12041/2450
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