Add 98/56 and 90/25
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 3 15/25
98/56 + 90/25 is 107/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 25 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
98/56 = 98 × 25/56 × 25 = 2450/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
90/25 = 90 × 56/25 × 56 = 5040/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1400 + 5040/1400 = 2450 + 5040/1400 = 7490/1400 - 7490/1400 simplified gives 107/20
- So, 98/56 + 90/25 = 107/20
In mixed form: 57/20
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