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Add 90/25 and 60/98

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 60/98

90/25 + 60/98 is 1032/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    90/25 = 90 × 98/25 × 98 = 8820/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    60/98 = 60 × 25/98 × 25 = 1500/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8820/2450 + 1500/2450 = 8820 + 1500/2450 = 10320/2450
  5. 10320/2450 simplified gives 1032/245
  6. So, 90/25 + 60/98 = 1032/245
    In mixed form: 452/245

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