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Add 3/98 and 60/25

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 2 10/25

3/98 + 60/25 is 1191/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    60/25 = 60 × 98/25 × 98 = 5880/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/2450 + 5880/2450 = 75 + 5880/2450 = 5955/2450
  5. 5955/2450 simplified gives 1191/490
  6. So, 3/98 + 60/25 = 1191/490
    In mixed form: 2211/490

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