Add 98/28 and 16/25
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 16/25
98/28 + 16/25 is 207/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
98/28 = 98 × 25/28 × 25 = 2450/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
16/25 = 16 × 28/25 × 28 = 448/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/700 + 448/700 = 2450 + 448/700 = 2898/700 - 2898/700 simplified gives 207/50
- So, 98/28 + 16/25 = 207/50
In mixed form: 47/50
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