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Add 25/6 and 10/98

1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 10/98

25/6 + 10/98 is 1255/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/294 + 30/294 = 1225 + 30/294 = 1255/294
  5. So, 25/6 + 10/98 = 1255/294
    In mixed form: 479/294

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