Add 14/98 and 25/8, Solve 14/98 + 3 1/8 as a fraction

Add 14/98 and 25/8

1^st number: 14/98, 2^nd number: 3 1/8

14/98 + 25/8 is 183/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
14/98 = 14 × 4/98 × 4 = 56/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
25/8 = 25 × 49/8 × 49 = 1225/392
Add the two like fractions:
56/392 + 1225/392 = 56 + 1225/392 = 1281/392
1281/392 simplified gives 183/56
So, 14/98 + 25/8 = 183/56
In mixed form: 315/56

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