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Add 54/98 and 45/35

1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 1 10/35

54/98 + 45/35 is 90/49.

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,
    54/98 = 54 × 5/98 × 5 = 270/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    45/35 = 45 × 14/35 × 14 = 630/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/490 + 630/490 = 270 + 630/490 = 900/490
  5. 900/490 simplified gives 90/49
  6. So, 54/98 + 45/35 = 90/49
    In mixed form: 141/49

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