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Add 35/98 and 40/3

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 13 1/3

35/98 + 40/3 is 575/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 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 3 × 98 = 294,
    40/3 = 40 × 98/3 × 98 = 3920/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/294 + 3920/294 = 105 + 3920/294 = 4025/294
  5. 4025/294 simplified gives 575/42
  6. So, 35/98 + 40/3 = 575/42
    In mixed form: 1329/42

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