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Add 8/98 and 2/35

8/98 + 2/35 is 34/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    8/98 = 8 × 5/98 × 5 = 40/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/490 + 28/490 = 40 + 28/490 = 68/490
  5. 68/490 simplified gives 34/245
  6. So, 8/98 + 2/35 = 34/245

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