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Add 10/25 and 75/98

10/25 + 75/98 is 571/490.

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,
    10/25 = 10 × 98/25 × 98 = 980/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2450 + 1875/2450 = 980 + 1875/2450 = 2855/2450
  5. 2855/2450 simplified gives 571/490
  6. So, 10/25 + 75/98 = 571/490
    In mixed form: 181/490

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