Add 25/4 and 16/98
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 16/98
25/4 + 16/98 is 1257/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 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 98 × 2 = 196,
16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/196 + 32/196 = 1225 + 32/196 = 1257/196 - So, 25/4 + 16/98 = 1257/196
In mixed form: 681/196
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