Add 25/21 and 48/98, Solve 1 4/21 + 48/98 as a fraction

Add 25/21 and 48/98

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 48/98

25/21 + 48/98 is 247/147.

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,
48/98 = 48 × 3/98 × 3 = 144/294
Add the two like fractions:
350/294 + 144/294 = 350 + 144/294 = 494/294
494/294 simplified gives 247/147
So, 25/21 + 48/98 = 247/147
In mixed form: 1100/147

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