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Add 7/98 and 60/25

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 2 10/25

7/98 + 60/25 is 173/70.

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,
    7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    60/25 = 60 × 98/25 × 98 = 5880/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/2450 + 5880/2450 = 175 + 5880/2450 = 6055/2450
  5. 6055/2450 simplified gives 173/70
  6. So, 7/98 + 60/25 = 173/70
    In mixed form: 233/70

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