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Add 6/98 and 5/75

6/98 + 5/75 is 94/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    6/98 = 6 × 75/98 × 75 = 450/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    5/75 = 5 × 98/75 × 98 = 490/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/7350 + 490/7350 = 450 + 490/7350 = 940/7350
  5. 940/7350 simplified gives 94/735
  6. So, 6/98 + 5/75 = 94/735

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