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Add 25/54 and 7/98

25/54 + 7/98 is 101/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    25/54 = 25 × 49/54 × 49 = 1225/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    7/98 = 7 × 27/98 × 27 = 189/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/2646 + 189/2646 = 1225 + 189/2646 = 1414/2646
  5. 1414/2646 simplified gives 101/189
  6. So, 25/54 + 7/98 = 101/189

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