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Add 84/98 and 2/25

84/98 + 2/25 is 164/175.

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,
    84/98 = 84 × 25/98 × 25 = 2100/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    2/25 = 2 × 98/25 × 98 = 196/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2450 + 196/2450 = 2100 + 196/2450 = 2296/2450
  5. 2296/2450 simplified gives 164/175
  6. So, 84/98 + 2/25 = 164/175

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