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

Add 25/2 and 7/98

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

25/2 + 7/98 is 88/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
25/2 = 25 × 49/2 × 49 = 1225/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
7/98 = 7 × 1/98 × 1 = 7/98
Add the two like fractions:
1225/98 + 7/98 = 1225 + 7/98 = 1232/98
1232/98 simplified gives 88/7
So, 25/2 + 7/98 = 88/7
In mixed form: 124/7

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