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Add 5/98 and 30/25

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 5/25

5/98 + 30/25 is 613/490.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    30/25 = 30 × 98/25 × 98 = 2940/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/2450 + 2940/2450 = 125 + 2940/2450 = 3065/2450
  5. 3065/2450 simplified gives 613/490
  6. So, 5/98 + 30/25 = 613/490
    In mixed form: 1123/490

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