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Add 35/25 and 1/98

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1/98

35/25 + 1/98 is 691/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    35/25 = 35 × 98/25 × 98 = 3430/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    1/98 = 1 × 25/98 × 25 = 25/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/2450 + 25/2450 = 3430 + 25/2450 = 3455/2450
  5. 3455/2450 simplified gives 691/490
  6. So, 35/25 + 1/98 = 691/490
    In mixed form: 1201/490

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