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Add 5/4 and 7/98

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 7/98

5/4 + 7/98 is 37/28.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/196 + 14/196 = 245 + 14/196 = 259/196
  5. 259/196 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 5/4 + 7/98 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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