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Add 25/98 and 7/18

25/98 + 7/18 is 284/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 18 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/882 + 343/882 = 225 + 343/882 = 568/882
  5. 568/882 simplified gives 284/441
  6. So, 25/98 + 7/18 = 284/441

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