Add 84/98 and 49/25
1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 1 24/25
84/98 + 49/25 is 493/175.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
49/25 = 49 × 98/25 × 98 = 4802/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2450 + 4802/2450 = 2100 + 4802/2450 = 6902/2450 - 6902/2450 simplified gives 493/175
- So, 84/98 + 49/25 = 493/175
In mixed form: 2143/175
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