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Add 42/98 and 25/70

42/98 + 25/70 is 11/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    25/70 = 25 × 7/70 × 7 = 175/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/490 + 175/490 = 210 + 175/490 = 385/490
  5. 385/490 simplified gives 11/14
  6. So, 42/98 + 25/70 = 11/14

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