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Add 25/98 and 24/4

1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 6 0/4

25/98 + 24/4 is 613/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    25/98 = 25 × 2/98 × 2 = 50/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    24/4 = 24 × 49/4 × 49 = 1176/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/196 + 1176/196 = 50 + 1176/196 = 1226/196
  5. 1226/196 simplified gives 613/98
  6. So, 25/98 + 24/4 = 613/98
    In mixed form: 625/98

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