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Add 35/98 and 80/90

35/98 + 80/90 is 157/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 90 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 90 × 49 = 4410,
    80/90 = 80 × 49/90 × 49 = 3920/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/4410 + 3920/4410 = 1575 + 3920/4410 = 5495/4410
  5. 5495/4410 simplified gives 157/126
  6. So, 35/98 + 80/90 = 157/126
    In mixed form: 131/126

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