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Add 80/12 and 35/98

1^st number: 6 8/12, 2^nd number: 35/98

80/12 + 35/98 is 295/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   80/12 = 80 × 49/12 × 49 = 3920/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   35/98 = 35 × 6/98 × 6 = 210/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/588 + 210/588 = 3920 + 210/588 = 4130/588
5. 4130/588 simplified gives 295/42
6. So, 80/12 + 35/98 = 295/42
   In mixed form: 71/42

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