Add 9/98 and 25/4, Solve 9/98 + 6 1/4 as a fraction

Add 9/98 and 25/4

1^st number: 9/98, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

9/98 + 25/4 is 1243/196.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
9/98 = 9 × 2/98 × 2 = 18/196
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
25/4 = 25 × 49/4 × 49 = 1225/196
Add the two like fractions:
18/196 + 1225/196 = 18 + 1225/196 = 1243/196
So, 9/98 + 25/4 = 1243/196
In mixed form: 667/196

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