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Add 25/98 and 60/70

25/98 + 60/70 is 109/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    25/98 = 25 × 5/98 × 5 = 125/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    60/70 = 60 × 7/70 × 7 = 420/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/490 + 420/490 = 125 + 420/490 = 545/490
  5. 545/490 simplified gives 109/98
  6. So, 25/98 + 60/70 = 109/98
    In mixed form: 111/98

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