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Add 75/25 and 8/98

1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 8/98

75/25 + 8/98 is 151/49.

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,
    75/25 = 75 × 98/25 × 98 = 7350/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/2450 + 200/2450 = 7350 + 200/2450 = 7550/2450
  5. 7550/2450 simplified gives 151/49
  6. So, 75/25 + 8/98 = 151/49
    In mixed form: 34/49

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