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Add 2/75 and 80/98

2/75 + 80/98 is 3098/3675.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    2/75 = 2 × 98/75 × 98 = 196/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    80/98 = 80 × 75/98 × 75 = 6000/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/7350 + 6000/7350 = 196 + 6000/7350 = 6196/7350
  5. 6196/7350 simplified gives 3098/3675
  6. So, 2/75 + 80/98 = 3098/3675

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