Add 7/98 and 48/25, Solve 7/98 + 1 23/25 as a fraction

Add 7/98 and 48/25

1^st number: 7/98, 2^nd number: 1 23/25

7/98 + 48/25 is 697/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
48/25 = 48 × 98/25 × 98 = 4704/2450
Add the two like fractions:
175/2450 + 4704/2450 = 175 + 4704/2450 = 4879/2450
4879/2450 simplified gives 697/350
So, 7/98 + 48/25 = 697/350
In mixed form: 1347/350

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