Add 14/98 and 25/4
1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 6 1/4
14/98 + 25/4 is 179/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
14/98 = 14 × 2/98 × 2 = 28/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196 - Add the two like fractions:
28/196 + 1225/196 = 28 + 1225/196 = 1253/196 - 1253/196 simplified gives 179/28
- So, 14/98 + 25/4 = 179/28
In mixed form: 611/28
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