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Add 98/25 and 7/9

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 7/9

98/25 + 7/9 is 1057/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    98/25 = 98 × 9/25 × 9 = 882/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/225 + 175/225 = 882 + 175/225 = 1057/225
  5. So, 98/25 + 7/9 = 1057/225
    In mixed form: 4157/225

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