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Add 27/98 and 25/6

1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 4 1/6

27/98 + 25/6 is 653/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    25/6 = 25 × 49/6 × 49 = 1225/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/294 + 1225/294 = 81 + 1225/294 = 1306/294
  5. 1306/294 simplified gives 653/147
  6. So, 27/98 + 25/6 = 653/147
    In mixed form: 465/147

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