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Add 25/98 and 5/14

25/98 + 5/14 is 30/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    25/98 = 25 × 1/98 × 1 = 25/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/98 + 35/98 = 25 + 35/98 = 60/98
  5. 60/98 simplified gives 30/49
  6. So, 25/98 + 5/14 = 30/49

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