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Add 2/36 and 98/35

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 2 28/35

2/36 + 98/35 is 257/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    2/36 = 2 × 35/36 × 35 = 70/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    98/35 = 98 × 36/35 × 36 = 3528/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/1260 + 3528/1260 = 70 + 3528/1260 = 3598/1260
  5. 3598/1260 simplified gives 257/90
  6. So, 2/36 + 98/35 = 257/90
    In mixed form: 277/90

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