Add 7/98 and 72/25
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 2 22/25
7/98 + 72/25 is 1033/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/25 = 72 × 98/25 × 98 = 7056/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2450 + 7056/2450 = 175 + 7056/2450 = 7231/2450 - 7231/2450 simplified gives 1033/350
- So, 7/98 + 72/25 = 1033/350
In mixed form: 2333/350
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