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Add 9/25 and 70/98

9/25 + 70/98 is 188/175.

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,
    70/98 = 70 × 25/98 × 25 = 1750/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/2450 + 1750/2450 = 882 + 1750/2450 = 2632/2450
  5. 2632/2450 simplified gives 188/175
  6. So, 9/25 + 70/98 = 188/175
    In mixed form: 113/175

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