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Add 98/35 and 5/6

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 5/6

98/35 + 5/6 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    98/35 = 98 × 6/35 × 6 = 588/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/210 + 175/210 = 588 + 175/210 = 763/210
  5. 763/210 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 98/35 + 5/6 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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