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Add 4/98 and 9/35

4/98 + 9/35 is 73/245.

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,
    9/35 = 9 × 14/35 × 14 = 126/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/490 + 126/490 = 20 + 126/490 = 146/490
  5. 146/490 simplified gives 73/245
  6. So, 4/98 + 9/35 = 73/245

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