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Add 98/56 and 84/35

1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 2 14/35

98/56 + 84/35 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    84/35 = 84 × 8/35 × 8 = 672/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/280 + 672/280 = 490 + 672/280 = 1162/280
  5. 1162/280 simplified gives 83/20
  6. So, 98/56 + 84/35 = 83/20
    In mixed form: 43/20

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