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Add 98/35 and 1/18

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 1/18

98/35 + 1/18 is 257/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    98/35 = 98 × 18/35 × 18 = 1764/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    1/18 = 1 × 35/18 × 35 = 35/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/630 + 35/630 = 1764 + 35/630 = 1799/630
  5. 1799/630 simplified gives 257/90
  6. So, 98/35 + 1/18 = 257/90
    In mixed form: 277/90

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