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Add 1/25 and 6/98

1/25 + 6/98 is 124/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    1/25 = 1 × 98/25 × 98 = 98/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    6/98 = 6 × 25/98 × 25 = 150/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/2450 + 150/2450 = 98 + 150/2450 = 248/2450
  5. 248/2450 simplified gives 124/1225
  6. So, 1/25 + 6/98 = 124/1225

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