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Add 25/98 and 63/4

1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 15 3/4

25/98 + 63/4 is 3137/196.

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,
    63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/196 + 3087/196 = 50 + 3087/196 = 3137/196
  5. So, 25/98 + 63/4 = 3137/196
    In mixed form: 161/196

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