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Add 10/35 and 21/98

10/35 + 21/98 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    10/35 = 10 × 14/35 × 14 = 140/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    21/98 = 21 × 5/98 × 5 = 105/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/490 + 105/490 = 140 + 105/490 = 245/490
  5. 245/490 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 10/35 + 21/98 = 1/2

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