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Add 35/98 and 84/25

1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 3 9/25

35/98 + 84/25 is 1301/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
    35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
    84/25 = 84 × 98/25 × 98 = 8232/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/2450 + 8232/2450 = 875 + 8232/2450 = 9107/2450
  5. 9107/2450 simplified gives 1301/350
  6. So, 35/98 + 84/25 = 1301/350
    In mixed form: 3251/350

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