Add 25/98 and 10/8, Solve 25/98 + 1 2/8 as a fraction

Add 25/98 and 10/8

1^st number: 25/98, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

25/98 + 10/8 is 295/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
25/98 = 25 × 4/98 × 4 = 100/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
10/8 = 10 × 49/8 × 49 = 490/392
Add the two like fractions:
100/392 + 490/392 = 100 + 490/392 = 590/392
590/392 simplified gives 295/196
So, 25/98 + 10/8 = 295/196
In mixed form: 199/196

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