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Add 7/35 and 2/98

7/35 + 2/98 is 54/245.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 14/35 × 14 = 98/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    2/98 = 2 × 5/98 × 5 = 10/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/490 + 10/490 = 98 + 10/490 = 108/490
  5. 108/490 simplified gives 54/245
  6. So, 7/35 + 2/98 = 54/245

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