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Add 98/35 and 9/16

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 9/16

98/35 + 9/16 is 269/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
    98/35 = 98 × 16/35 × 16 = 1568/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    9/16 = 9 × 35/16 × 35 = 315/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/560 + 315/560 = 1568 + 315/560 = 1883/560
  5. 1883/560 simplified gives 269/80
  6. So, 98/35 + 9/16 = 269/80
    In mixed form: 329/80

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