Add 49/25 and 8/98
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 8/98
49/25 + 8/98 is 2501/1225.
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,
49/25 = 49 × 98/25 × 98 = 4802/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/2450 + 200/2450 = 4802 + 200/2450 = 5002/2450 - 5002/2450 simplified gives 2501/1225
- So, 49/25 + 8/98 = 2501/1225
In mixed form: 251/1225
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