Add 25/98 and 18/12, Solve 25/98 + 1 6/12 as a fraction

Add 25/98 and 18/12

1^st number: 25/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/12

25/98 + 18/12 is 86/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
25/98 = 25 × 6/98 × 6 = 150/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
18/12 = 18 × 49/12 × 49 = 882/588
Add the two like fractions:
150/588 + 882/588 = 150 + 882/588 = 1032/588
1032/588 simplified gives 86/49
So, 25/98 + 18/12 = 86/49
In mixed form: 137/49

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