Add 54/25 and 40/98
1st number: 2 4/25, 2nd number: 40/98
54/25 + 40/98 is 3146/1225.
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,
54/25 = 54 × 98/25 × 98 = 5292/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
40/98 = 40 × 25/98 × 25 = 1000/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/2450 + 1000/2450 = 5292 + 1000/2450 = 6292/2450 - 6292/2450 simplified gives 3146/1225
- So, 54/25 + 40/98 = 3146/1225
In mixed form: 2696/1225
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