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Add 4/98 and 20/35

4/98 + 20/35 is 30/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    4/98 = 4 × 5/98 × 5 = 20/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    20/35 = 20 × 14/35 × 14 = 280/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/490 + 280/490 = 20 + 280/490 = 300/490
  5. 300/490 simplified gives 30/49
  6. So, 4/98 + 20/35 = 30/49

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