Add 75/98 and 72/25
1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 2 22/25
75/98 + 72/25 is 8931/2450.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
72/25 = 72 × 98/25 × 98 = 7056/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/2450 + 7056/2450 = 1875 + 7056/2450 = 8931/2450 - So, 75/98 + 72/25 = 8931/2450
In mixed form: 31581/2450
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