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Add 10/98 and 70/25

1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 2 20/25

10/98 + 70/25 is 711/245.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 25/98 × 25 = 250/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    70/25 = 70 × 98/25 × 98 = 6860/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/2450 + 6860/2450 = 250 + 6860/2450 = 7110/2450
  5. 7110/2450 simplified gives 711/245
  6. So, 10/98 + 70/25 = 711/245
    In mixed form: 2221/245

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