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Add 24/25 and 90/98

24/25 + 90/98 is 2301/1225.

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,
    24/25 = 24 × 98/25 × 98 = 2352/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    90/98 = 90 × 25/98 × 25 = 2250/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2450 + 2250/2450 = 2352 + 2250/2450 = 4602/2450
  5. 4602/2450 simplified gives 2301/1225
  6. So, 24/25 + 90/98 = 2301/1225
    In mixed form: 11076/1225

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