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Add 90/35 and 50/98

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 50/98

90/35 + 50/98 is 151/49.

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,
    50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/490 + 250/490 = 1260 + 250/490 = 1510/490
  5. 1510/490 simplified gives 151/49
  6. So, 90/35 + 50/98 = 151/49
    In mixed form: 34/49

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