Add 25/21 and 12/98, Solve 1 4/21 + 12/98 as a fraction

Add 25/21 and 12/98

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 12/98

25/21 + 12/98 is 193/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
25/21 = 25 × 14/21 × 14 = 350/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294
Add the two like fractions:
350/294 + 36/294 = 350 + 36/294 = 386/294
386/294 simplified gives 193/147
So, 25/21 + 12/98 = 193/147
In mixed form: 146/147

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