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Add 18/25 and 20/98

18/25 + 20/98 is 1132/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    18/25 = 18 × 98/25 × 98 = 1764/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    20/98 = 20 × 25/98 × 25 = 500/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2450 + 500/2450 = 1764 + 500/2450 = 2264/2450
  5. 2264/2450 simplified gives 1132/1225
  6. So, 18/25 + 20/98 = 1132/1225

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