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Add 2/35 and 98/81

1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 1 17/81

2/35 + 98/81 is 3592/2835.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    2/35 = 2 × 81/35 × 81 = 162/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    98/81 = 98 × 35/81 × 35 = 3430/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/2835 + 3430/2835 = 162 + 3430/2835 = 3592/2835
  5. So, 2/35 + 98/81 = 3592/2835
    In mixed form: 1757/2835

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