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Add 98/2 and 14/75

1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 14/75

98/2 + 14/75 is 3689/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    98/2 = 98 × 75/2 × 75 = 7350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/150 + 28/150 = 7350 + 28/150 = 7378/150
  5. 7378/150 simplified gives 3689/75
  6. So, 98/2 + 14/75 = 3689/75
    In mixed form: 4914/75

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