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Add 25/16 and 70/98

1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 70/98

25/16 + 70/98 is 255/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    25/16 = 25 × 49/16 × 49 = 1225/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    70/98 = 70 × 8/98 × 8 = 560/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/784 + 560/784 = 1225 + 560/784 = 1785/784
  5. 1785/784 simplified gives 255/112
  6. So, 25/16 + 70/98 = 255/112
    In mixed form: 231/112

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