Add 25/4 and 1/49
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 1/49
25/4 + 1/49 is 1229/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
1/49 = 1 × 4/49 × 4 = 4/196 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/196 + 4/196 = 1225 + 4/196 = 1229/196 - So, 25/4 + 1/49 = 1229/196
In mixed form: 653/196
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