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Add 12/98 and 35/25

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 10/25

12/98 + 35/25 is 373/245.

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,
    12/98 = 12 × 25/98 × 25 = 300/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    35/25 = 35 × 98/25 × 98 = 3430/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/2450 + 3430/2450 = 300 + 3430/2450 = 3730/2450
  5. 3730/2450 simplified gives 373/245
  6. So, 12/98 + 35/25 = 373/245
    In mixed form: 1128/245

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