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Add 7/25 and 2/98

7/25 + 2/98 is 368/1225.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 98/25 × 98 = 686/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    2/98 = 2 × 25/98 × 25 = 50/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/2450 + 50/2450 = 686 + 50/2450 = 736/2450
  5. 736/2450 simplified gives 368/1225
  6. So, 7/25 + 2/98 = 368/1225

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