Add 98/6 and 2/25
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 2/25
98/6 + 2/25 is 1231/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
98/6 = 98 × 25/6 × 25 = 2450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
2/25 = 2 × 6/25 × 6 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/150 + 12/150 = 2450 + 12/150 = 2462/150 - 2462/150 simplified gives 1231/75
- So, 98/6 + 2/25 = 1231/75
In mixed form: 1631/75
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