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Add 35/20 and 2/98

1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 2/98

35/20 + 2/98 is 347/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    35/20 = 35 × 49/20 × 49 = 1715/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    2/98 = 2 × 10/98 × 10 = 20/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/980 + 20/980 = 1715 + 20/980 = 1735/980
  5. 1735/980 simplified gives 347/196
  6. So, 35/20 + 2/98 = 347/196
    In mixed form: 1151/196

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