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Add 90/35 and 12/98

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 12/98

90/35 + 12/98 is 132/49.

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,
    90/35 = 90 × 14/35 × 14 = 1260/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/490 + 60/490 = 1260 + 60/490 = 1320/490
  5. 1320/490 simplified gives 132/49
  6. So, 90/35 + 12/98 = 132/49
    In mixed form: 234/49

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