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Add 98/25 and 3/6

1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 3/6

98/25 + 3/6 is 221/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    98/25 = 98 × 6/25 × 6 = 588/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/150 + 75/150 = 588 + 75/150 = 663/150
  5. 663/150 simplified gives 221/50
  6. So, 98/25 + 3/6 = 221/50
    In mixed form: 421/50

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