Add 5/25 and 15/98
5/25 + 15/98 is 173/490.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 98/25 × 98 = 490/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2450 + 375/2450 = 490 + 375/2450 = 865/2450 - 865/2450 simplified gives 173/490
- So, 5/25 + 15/98 = 173/490
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