Add 98/25 and 3/21
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 3/21
98/25 + 3/21 is 711/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
98/25 = 98 × 21/25 × 21 = 2058/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
3/21 = 3 × 25/21 × 25 = 75/525 - Add the two like fractions:
2058/525 + 75/525 = 2058 + 75/525 = 2133/525 - 2133/525 simplified gives 711/175
- So, 98/25 + 3/21 = 711/175
In mixed form: 411/175
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