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Add 10/98 and 4/35

10/98 + 4/35 is 53/245.

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,
    10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    4/35 = 4 × 14/35 × 14 = 56/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/490 + 56/490 = 50 + 56/490 = 106/490
  5. 106/490 simplified gives 53/245
  6. So, 10/98 + 4/35 = 53/245

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