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Add 35/98 and 16/21

35/98 + 16/21 is 47/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 21 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    35/98 = 35 × 3/98 × 3 = 105/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    16/21 = 16 × 14/21 × 14 = 224/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/294 + 224/294 = 105 + 224/294 = 329/294
  5. 329/294 simplified gives 47/42
  6. So, 35/98 + 16/21 = 47/42
    In mixed form: 15/42

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