Add 25/4 and 20/98, Solve 6 1/4 + 20/98 as a fraction

Add 25/4 and 20/98

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 20/98

25/4 + 20/98 is 1265/196.

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,
20/98 = 20 × 2/98 × 2 = 40/196
Add the two like fractions:
1225/196 + 40/196 = 1225 + 40/196 = 1265/196
So, 25/4 + 20/98 = 1265/196
In mixed form: 689/196

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