Add 84/98 and 25/50
84/98 + 25/50 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2450 + 1225/2450 = 2100 + 1225/2450 = 3325/2450 - 3325/2450 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 84/98 + 25/50 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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