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Add 1/98 and 70/35

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 0/35

1/98 + 70/35 is 197/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    70/35 = 70 × 14/35 × 14 = 980/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/490 + 980/490 = 5 + 980/490 = 985/490
  5. 985/490 simplified gives 197/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 70/35 = 197/98
    In mixed form: 21/98

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