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Add 12/98 and 35/5

1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 7 0/5

12/98 + 35/5 is 349/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 5 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    35/5 = 35 × 98/5 × 98 = 3430/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/490 + 3430/490 = 60 + 3430/490 = 3490/490
  5. 3490/490 simplified gives 349/49
  6. So, 12/98 + 35/5 = 349/49
    In mixed form: 76/49

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