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Add 25/98 and 98/84

1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 1 14/84

25/98 + 98/84 is 209/147.

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,
    98/84 = 98 × 7/84 × 7 = 686/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/588 + 686/588 = 150 + 686/588 = 836/588
  5. 836/588 simplified gives 209/147
  6. So, 25/98 + 98/84 = 209/147
    In mixed form: 162/147

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