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Add 35/98 and 15/4

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 3 3/4

35/98 + 15/4 is 115/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/196 + 735/196 = 70 + 735/196 = 805/196
  5. 805/196 simplified gives 115/28
  6. So, 35/98 + 15/4 = 115/28
    In mixed form: 43/28

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