Add 6/98 and 90/35, Solve 6/98 + 2 20/35 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 90/35

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 2 20/35

6/98 + 90/35 is 129/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
6/98 = 6 × 5/98 × 5 = 30/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
90/35 = 90 × 14/35 × 14 = 1260/490
Add the two like fractions:
30/490 + 1260/490 = 30 + 1260/490 = 1290/490
1290/490 simplified gives 129/49
So, 6/98 + 90/35 = 129/49
In mixed form: 231/49

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