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Add 9/98 and 30/25

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 5/25

9/98 + 30/25 is 633/490.

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,
    9/98 = 9 × 25/98 × 25 = 225/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    30/25 = 30 × 98/25 × 98 = 2940/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/2450 + 2940/2450 = 225 + 2940/2450 = 3165/2450
  5. 3165/2450 simplified gives 633/490
  6. So, 9/98 + 30/25 = 633/490
    In mixed form: 1143/490

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