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Add 35/10 and 35/98

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 35/98

35/10 + 35/98 is 27/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    35/10 = 35 × 49/10 × 49 = 1715/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    35/98 = 35 × 5/98 × 5 = 175/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/490 + 175/490 = 1715 + 175/490 = 1890/490
  5. 1890/490 simplified gives 27/7
  6. So, 35/10 + 35/98 = 27/7
    In mixed form: 36/7

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