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Add 25/45 and 3/98

25/45 + 3/98 is 517/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    25/45 = 25 × 98/45 × 98 = 2450/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/4410 + 135/4410 = 2450 + 135/4410 = 2585/4410
  5. 2585/4410 simplified gives 517/882
  6. So, 25/45 + 3/98 = 517/882

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