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Add 9/6 and 25/98

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 25/98

9/6 + 25/98 is 86/49.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    9/6 = 9 × 49/6 × 49 = 441/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    25/98 = 25 × 3/98 × 3 = 75/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/294 + 75/294 = 441 + 75/294 = 516/294
  5. 516/294 simplified gives 86/49
  6. So, 9/6 + 25/98 = 86/49
    In mixed form: 137/49

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