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Add 35/98 and 42/20

1^st number: 35/98, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

35/98 + 42/20 is 86/35.

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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,
   42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/980 + 2058/980 = 350 + 2058/980 = 2408/980
5. 2408/980 simplified gives 86/35
6. So, 35/98 + 42/20 = 86/35
   In mixed form: 216/35

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