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Add 3/25 and 42/98

3/25 + 42/98 is 96/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    3/25 = 3 × 98/25 × 98 = 294/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/2450 + 1050/2450 = 294 + 1050/2450 = 1344/2450
  5. 1344/2450 simplified gives 96/175
  6. So, 3/25 + 42/98 = 96/175

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