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Add 35/98 and 42/56

35/98 + 42/56 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    35/98 = 35 × 4/98 × 4 = 140/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    42/56 = 42 × 7/56 × 7 = 294/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/392 + 294/392 = 140 + 294/392 = 434/392
  5. 434/392 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 35/98 + 42/56 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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