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Add 2/5 and 98/35

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 28/35

2/5 + 98/35 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   98/35 = 98 × 1/35 × 1 = 98/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/35 + 98/35 = 14 + 98/35 = 112/35
5. 112/35 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 2/5 + 98/35 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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