Add 8/98 and 98/25
1st number: 8/98, 2nd number: 3 23/25
8/98 + 98/25 is 4902/1225.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
98/25 = 98 × 98/25 × 98 = 9604/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2450 + 9604/2450 = 200 + 9604/2450 = 9804/2450 - 9804/2450 simplified gives 4902/1225
- So, 8/98 + 98/25 = 4902/1225
In mixed form: 42/1225
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