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Add 56/25 and 3/98

1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 3/98

56/25 + 3/98 is 5563/2450.

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,
    56/25 = 56 × 98/25 × 98 = 5488/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5488/2450 + 75/2450 = 5488 + 75/2450 = 5563/2450
  5. So, 56/25 + 3/98 = 5563/2450
    In mixed form: 2663/2450

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