Add 25/4 and 7/98, Solve 6 1/4 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 25/4 and 7/98

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 7/98

25/4 + 7/98 is 177/28.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196
Add the two like fractions:
1225/196 + 14/196 = 1225 + 14/196 = 1239/196
1239/196 simplified gives 177/28
So, 25/4 + 7/98 = 177/28
In mixed form: 69/28

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