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Add 5/35 and 98/18

1st number: 5/35, 2nd number: 5 8/18

5/35 + 98/18 is 352/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/630 + 3430/630 = 90 + 3430/630 = 3520/630
  5. 3520/630 simplified gives 352/63
  6. So, 5/35 + 98/18 = 352/63
    In mixed form: 537/63

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