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Add 25/75 and 42/98

25/75 + 42/98 is 16/21.

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,
    42/98 = 42 × 75/98 × 75 = 3150/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/7350 + 3150/7350 = 2450 + 3150/7350 = 5600/7350
  5. 5600/7350 simplified gives 16/21
  6. So, 25/75 + 42/98 = 16/21

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