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Add 35/98 and 70/75

35/98 + 70/75 is 271/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    35/98 = 35 × 75/98 × 75 = 2625/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    70/75 = 70 × 98/75 × 98 = 6860/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2625/7350 + 6860/7350 = 2625 + 6860/7350 = 9485/7350
  5. 9485/7350 simplified gives 271/210
  6. So, 35/98 + 70/75 = 271/210
    In mixed form: 161/210

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