Add 25/6 and 42/98
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 42/98
25/6 + 42/98 is 193/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
42/98 = 42 × 3/98 × 3 = 126/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/294 + 126/294 = 1225 + 126/294 = 1351/294 - 1351/294 simplified gives 193/42
- So, 25/6 + 42/98 = 193/42
In mixed form: 425/42
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