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Add 35/98 and 16/20

35/98 + 16/20 is 81/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    35/98 = 35 × 10/98 × 10 = 350/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    16/20 = 16 × 49/20 × 49 = 784/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/980 + 784/980 = 350 + 784/980 = 1134/980
  5. 1134/980 simplified gives 81/70
  6. So, 35/98 + 16/20 = 81/70
    In mixed form: 111/70

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