Add 25/12 and 7/98, Solve 2 1/12 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 25/12 and 7/98

1^st number: 2 1/12, 2^nd number: 7/98

25/12 + 7/98 is 181/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588
Add the two like fractions:
1225/588 + 42/588 = 1225 + 42/588 = 1267/588
1267/588 simplified gives 181/84
So, 25/12 + 7/98 = 181/84
In mixed form: 213/84

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