Add 98/6 and 25/90, Solve 16 2/6 + 25/90 as a fraction

Add 98/6 and 25/90

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 25/90

98/6 + 25/90 is 299/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
98/6 = 98 × 15/6 × 15 = 1470/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
25/90 = 25 × 1/90 × 1 = 25/90
Add the two like fractions:
1470/90 + 25/90 = 1470 + 25/90 = 1495/90
1495/90 simplified gives 299/18
So, 98/6 + 25/90 = 299/18
In mixed form: 1611/18

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