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Add 75/98 and 90/25

1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 3 15/25

75/98 + 90/25 is 2139/490.

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,
    75/98 = 75 × 25/98 × 25 = 1875/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    90/25 = 90 × 98/25 × 98 = 8820/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1875/2450 + 8820/2450 = 1875 + 8820/2450 = 10695/2450
  5. 10695/2450 simplified gives 2139/490
  6. So, 75/98 + 90/25 = 2139/490
    In mixed form: 4179/490

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