Add 60/25 and 20/98
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 20/98
60/25 + 20/98 is 638/245.
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,
60/25 = 60 × 98/25 × 98 = 5880/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
5880/2450 + 500/2450 = 5880 + 500/2450 = 6380/2450 - 6380/2450 simplified gives 638/245
- So, 60/25 + 20/98 = 638/245
In mixed form: 2148/245
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