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Add 7/35 and 98/8

1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 12 2/8

7/35 + 98/8 is 249/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    7/35 = 7 × 8/35 × 8 = 56/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    98/8 = 98 × 35/8 × 35 = 3430/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/280 + 3430/280 = 56 + 3430/280 = 3486/280
  5. 3486/280 simplified gives 249/20
  6. So, 7/35 + 98/8 = 249/20
    In mixed form: 129/20

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