Add 25/4 and 4/49, Solve 6 1/4 + 4/49 as a fraction

Add 25/4 and 4/49

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 4/49

25/4 + 4/49 is 1241/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
4/49 = 4 × 4/49 × 4 = 16/196
Add the two like fractions:
1225/196 + 16/196 = 1225 + 16/196 = 1241/196
So, 25/4 + 4/49 = 1241/196
In mixed form: 665/196

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