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Add 14/98 and 40/25

1st number: 14/98, 2nd number: 1 15/25

14/98 + 40/25 is 61/35.

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,
    40/25 = 40 × 98/25 × 98 = 3920/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/2450 + 3920/2450 = 350 + 3920/2450 = 4270/2450
  5. 4270/2450 simplified gives 61/35
  6. So, 14/98 + 40/25 = 61/35
    In mixed form: 126/35

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