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Add 56/98 and 16/35

56/98 + 16/35 is 36/35.

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,
    56/98 = 56 × 5/98 × 5 = 280/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    16/35 = 16 × 14/35 × 14 = 224/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/490 + 224/490 = 280 + 224/490 = 504/490
  5. 504/490 simplified gives 36/35
  6. So, 56/98 + 16/35 = 36/35
    In mixed form: 11/35

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