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Add 25/20 and 49/98

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 49/98

25/20 + 49/98 is 7/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   25/20 = 25 × 49/20 × 49 = 1225/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   49/98 = 49 × 10/98 × 10 = 490/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/980 + 490/980 = 1225 + 490/980 = 1715/980
5. 1715/980 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 25/20 + 49/98 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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