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Add 9/98 and 35/20

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 15/20

9/98 + 35/20 is 361/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    35/20 = 35 × 49/20 × 49 = 1715/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/980 + 1715/980 = 90 + 1715/980 = 1805/980
  5. 1805/980 simplified gives 361/196
  6. So, 9/98 + 35/20 = 361/196
    In mixed form: 1165/196

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