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Add 8/98 and 9/25

8/98 + 9/25 is 541/1225.

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,
    8/98 = 8 × 25/98 × 25 = 200/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    9/25 = 9 × 98/25 × 98 = 882/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/2450 + 882/2450 = 200 + 882/2450 = 1082/2450
  5. 1082/2450 simplified gives 541/1225
  6. So, 8/98 + 9/25 = 541/1225

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