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Add 14/98 and 20/25

14/98 + 20/25 is 33/35.

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,
    14/98 = 14 × 25/98 × 25 = 350/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    20/25 = 20 × 98/25 × 98 = 1960/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/2450 + 1960/2450 = 350 + 1960/2450 = 2310/2450
  5. 2310/2450 simplified gives 33/35
  6. So, 14/98 + 20/25 = 33/35

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