Add 2/35 and 50/98
2/35 + 50/98 is 139/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
2/35 = 2 × 14/35 × 14 = 28/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
50/98 = 50 × 5/98 × 5 = 250/490 - Add the two like fractions:
28/490 + 250/490 = 28 + 250/490 = 278/490 - 278/490 simplified gives 139/245
- So, 2/35 + 50/98 = 139/245
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