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Add 25/3 and 72/98

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 72/98

25/3 + 72/98 is 1333/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    25/3 = 25 × 98/3 × 98 = 2450/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    72/98 = 72 × 3/98 × 3 = 216/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/294 + 216/294 = 2450 + 216/294 = 2666/294
  5. 2666/294 simplified gives 1333/147
  6. So, 25/3 + 72/98 = 1333/147
    In mixed form: 910/147

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