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Add 30/25 and 98/35

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 2 28/35

30/25 + 98/35 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    30/25 = 30 × 7/25 × 7 = 210/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    98/35 = 98 × 5/35 × 5 = 490/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/175 + 490/175 = 210 + 490/175 = 700/175
  5. 700/175 simplified gives 4/1
  6. So, 30/25 + 98/35 = 4/1

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