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Add 2/98 and 6/35

2/98 + 6/35 is 47/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    6/35 = 6 × 14/35 × 14 = 84/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/490 + 84/490 = 10 + 84/490 = 94/490
  5. 94/490 simplified gives 47/245
  6. So, 2/98 + 6/35 = 47/245

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