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Add 6/98 and 8/35

6/98 + 8/35 is 71/245.

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,
    6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    8/35 = 8 × 14/35 × 14 = 112/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/490 + 112/490 = 30 + 112/490 = 142/490
  5. 142/490 simplified gives 71/245
  6. So, 6/98 + 8/35 = 71/245

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