Add 7/98 and 1/25, Solve 7/98 + 1/25 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 1/25

7/98 + 1/25 is 39/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450
Add the two like fractions:
175/2450 + 98/2450 = 175 + 98/2450 = 273/2450
273/2450 simplified gives 39/350
So, 7/98 + 1/25 = 39/350

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