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Add 2/25 and 35/98

2/25 + 35/98 is 153/350.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 98/25 × 98 = 196/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2450 + 875/2450 = 196 + 875/2450 = 1071/2450
  5. 1071/2450 simplified gives 153/350
  6. So, 2/25 + 35/98 = 153/350

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