Add 25/9 and 4/98, Solve 2 7/9 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 4/98

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 4/98

25/9 + 4/98 is 1243/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
25/9 = 25 × 98/9 × 98 = 2450/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Add the two like fractions:
2450/882 + 36/882 = 2450 + 36/882 = 2486/882
2486/882 simplified gives 1243/441
So, 25/9 + 4/98 = 1243/441
In mixed form: 2361/441

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