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Add 35/98 and 75/45

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 1 30/45

35/98 + 75/45 is 85/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    35/98 = 35 × 45/98 × 45 = 1575/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    75/45 = 75 × 98/45 × 98 = 7350/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/4410 + 7350/4410 = 1575 + 7350/4410 = 8925/4410
  5. 8925/4410 simplified gives 85/42
  6. So, 35/98 + 75/45 = 85/42
    In mixed form: 21/42

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