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Add 3/35 and 56/98

3/35 + 56/98 is 23/35.

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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,
   56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/490 + 280/490 = 42 + 280/490 = 322/490
5. 322/490 simplified gives 23/35
6. So, 3/35 + 56/98 = 23/35

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