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Add 9/25 and 7/98

9/25 + 7/98 is 151/350.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 98/25 × 98 = 882/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    7/98 = 7 × 25/98 × 25 = 175/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/2450 + 175/2450 = 882 + 175/2450 = 1057/2450
  5. 1057/2450 simplified gives 151/350
  6. So, 9/25 + 7/98 = 151/350

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