Add 98/28 and 27/25
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1 2/25
98/28 + 27/25 is 229/50.
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,
27/25 = 27 × 28/25 × 28 = 756/700 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/700 + 756/700 = 2450 + 756/700 = 3206/700 - 3206/700 simplified gives 229/50
- So, 98/28 + 27/25 = 229/50
In mixed form: 429/50
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