Add 98/25 and 21/98
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 21/98
98/25 + 21/98 is 1447/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
98/25 = 98 × 98/25 × 98 = 9604/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
21/98 = 21 × 25/98 × 25 = 525/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
9604/2450 + 525/2450 = 9604 + 525/2450 = 10129/2450 - 10129/2450 simplified gives 1447/350
- So, 98/25 + 21/98 = 1447/350
In mixed form: 447/350
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