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Add 14/98 and 56/75

14/98 + 56/75 is 467/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    14/98 = 14 × 75/98 × 75 = 1050/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    56/75 = 56 × 98/75 × 98 = 5488/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/7350 + 5488/7350 = 1050 + 5488/7350 = 6538/7350
  5. 6538/7350 simplified gives 467/525
  6. So, 14/98 + 56/75 = 467/525

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