Add 98/25 and 16/49
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 16/49
98/25 + 16/49 is 5202/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
98/25 = 98 × 49/25 × 49 = 4802/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
16/49 = 16 × 25/49 × 25 = 400/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
4802/1225 + 400/1225 = 4802 + 400/1225 = 5202/1225 - So, 98/25 + 16/49 = 5202/1225
In mixed form: 4302/1225
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