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Add 7/98 and 80/25

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 3 5/25

7/98 + 80/25 is 229/70.

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,
    80/25 = 80 × 98/25 × 98 = 7840/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/2450 + 7840/2450 = 175 + 7840/2450 = 8015/2450
  5. 8015/2450 simplified gives 229/70
  6. So, 7/98 + 80/25 = 229/70
    In mixed form: 319/70

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