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Add 25/98 and 9/84

25/98 + 9/84 is 71/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 84 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    25/98 = 25 × 6/98 × 6 = 150/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
    9/84 = 9 × 7/84 × 7 = 63/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/588 + 63/588 = 150 + 63/588 = 213/588
  5. 213/588 simplified gives 71/196
  6. So, 25/98 + 9/84 = 71/196

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