Add 98/21 and 7/25
1st number: 4 14/21, 2nd number: 7/25
98/21 + 7/25 is 371/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
98/21 = 98 × 25/21 × 25 = 2450/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
7/25 = 7 × 21/25 × 21 = 147/525 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/525 + 147/525 = 2450 + 147/525 = 2597/525 - 2597/525 simplified gives 371/75
- So, 98/21 + 7/25 = 371/75
In mixed form: 471/75
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