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Add 2/35 and 63/98

2/35 + 63/98 is 7/10.

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,
    2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/490 + 315/490 = 28 + 315/490 = 343/490
  5. 343/490 simplified gives 7/10
  6. So, 2/35 + 63/98 = 7/10

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