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Add 35/98 and 72/80

35/98 + 72/80 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    35/98 = 35 × 40/98 × 40 = 1400/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    72/80 = 72 × 49/80 × 49 = 3528/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/3920 + 3528/3920 = 1400 + 3528/3920 = 4928/3920
  5. 4928/3920 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 35/98 + 72/80 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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