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Add 98/4 and 6/35

1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 6/35

98/4 + 6/35 is 1727/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    98/4 = 98 × 35/4 × 35 = 3430/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/140 + 24/140 = 3430 + 24/140 = 3454/140
  5. 3454/140 simplified gives 1727/70
  6. So, 98/4 + 6/35 = 1727/70
    In mixed form: 2447/70

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