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Add 56/98 and 49/25

1st number: 56/98, 2nd number: 1 24/25

56/98 + 49/25 is 443/175.

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,
    56/98 = 56 × 25/98 × 25 = 1400/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    49/25 = 49 × 98/25 × 98 = 4802/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/2450 + 4802/2450 = 1400 + 4802/2450 = 6202/2450
  5. 6202/2450 simplified gives 443/175
  6. So, 56/98 + 49/25 = 443/175
    In mixed form: 293/175

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