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Add 25/75 and 1/98

25/75 + 1/98 is 101/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    25/75 = 25 × 98/75 × 98 = 2450/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    1/98 = 1 × 75/98 × 75 = 75/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/7350 + 75/7350 = 2450 + 75/7350 = 2525/7350
  5. 2525/7350 simplified gives 101/294
  6. So, 25/75 + 1/98 = 101/294

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