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Add 15/25 and 98/35

1st number: 15/25, 2nd number: 2 28/35

15/25 + 98/35 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    15/25 = 15 × 7/25 × 7 = 105/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    98/35 = 98 × 5/35 × 5 = 490/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/175 + 490/175 = 105 + 490/175 = 595/175
  5. 595/175 simplified gives 17/5
  6. So, 15/25 + 98/35 = 17/5
    In mixed form: 32/5

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