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Add 3/35 and 32/98

3/35 + 32/98 is 101/245.

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,
    3/35 = 3 × 14/35 × 14 = 42/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    32/98 = 32 × 5/98 × 5 = 160/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/490 + 160/490 = 42 + 160/490 = 202/490
  5. 202/490 simplified gives 101/245
  6. So, 3/35 + 32/98 = 101/245

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