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Add 42/98 and 14/25

42/98 + 14/25 is 173/175.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    42/98 = 42 × 25/98 × 25 = 1050/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    14/25 = 14 × 98/25 × 98 = 1372/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/2450 + 1372/2450 = 1050 + 1372/2450 = 2422/2450
  5. 2422/2450 simplified gives 173/175
  6. So, 42/98 + 14/25 = 173/175

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