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Add 25/98 and 27/28

25/98 + 27/28 is 239/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    25/98 = 25 × 2/98 × 2 = 50/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    27/28 = 27 × 7/28 × 7 = 189/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/196 + 189/196 = 50 + 189/196 = 239/196
  5. So, 25/98 + 27/28 = 239/196
    In mixed form: 143/196

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