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

Add 25/9 and 7/98

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

25/9 + 7/98 is 359/126.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882
Add the two like fractions:
2450/882 + 63/882 = 2450 + 63/882 = 2513/882
2513/882 simplified gives 359/126
So, 25/9 + 7/98 = 359/126
In mixed form: 2107/126

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