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Add 6/35 and 90/98

6/35 + 90/98 is 267/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    6/35 = 6 × 14/35 × 14 = 84/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    90/98 = 90 × 5/98 × 5 = 450/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/490 + 450/490 = 84 + 450/490 = 534/490
  5. 534/490 simplified gives 267/245
  6. So, 6/35 + 90/98 = 267/245
    In mixed form: 122/245

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