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Add 32/35 and 6/98

32/35 + 6/98 is 239/245.

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,
    32/35 = 32 × 14/35 × 14 = 448/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/490 + 30/490 = 448 + 30/490 = 478/490
  5. 478/490 simplified gives 239/245
  6. So, 32/35 + 6/98 = 239/245

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