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Add 8/35 and 98/64

1st number: 8/35, 2nd number: 1 34/64

8/35 + 98/64 is 1971/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 64 is 2240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 64 = 2240,
    8/35 = 8 × 64/35 × 64 = 512/2240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
    98/64 = 98 × 35/64 × 35 = 3430/2240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    512/2240 + 3430/2240 = 512 + 3430/2240 = 3942/2240
  5. 3942/2240 simplified gives 1971/1120
  6. So, 8/35 + 98/64 = 1971/1120
    In mixed form: 1851/1120

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