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Add 72/35 and 20/98

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

72/35 + 20/98 is 554/245.

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,
   72/35 = 72 × 14/35 × 14 = 1008/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   20/98 = 20 × 5/98 × 5 = 100/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/490 + 100/490 = 1008 + 100/490 = 1108/490
5. 1108/490 simplified gives 554/245
6. So, 72/35 + 20/98 = 554/245
   In mixed form: 264/245

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