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Add 1/98 and 25/14

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 11/14

1/98 + 25/14 is 88/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    1/98 = 1 × 1/98 × 1 = 1/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    25/14 = 25 × 7/14 × 7 = 175/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/98 + 175/98 = 1 + 175/98 = 176/98
  5. 176/98 simplified gives 88/49
  6. So, 1/98 + 25/14 = 88/49
    In mixed form: 139/49

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