Add 6/98 and 25/9, Solve 6/98 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 25/9

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

6/98 + 25/9 is 1252/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
25/9 = 25 × 98/9 × 98 = 2450/882
Add the two like fractions:
54/882 + 2450/882 = 54 + 2450/882 = 2504/882
2504/882 simplified gives 1252/441
So, 6/98 + 25/9 = 1252/441
In mixed form: 2370/441

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