Add 21/98 and 25/4
1st number: 21/98, 2nd number: 6 1/4
21/98 + 25/4 is 181/28.
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,
21/98 = 21 × 2/98 × 2 = 42/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196 - Add the two like fractions:
42/196 + 1225/196 = 42 + 1225/196 = 1267/196 - 1267/196 simplified gives 181/28
- So, 21/98 + 25/4 = 181/28
In mixed form: 613/28
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