Add 98/35 and 14/8
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 1 6/8
98/35 + 14/8 is 91/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
98/35 = 98 × 8/35 × 8 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
14/8 = 14 × 35/8 × 35 = 490/280 - Add the two like fractions:
784/280 + 490/280 = 784 + 490/280 = 1274/280 - 1274/280 simplified gives 91/20
- So, 98/35 + 14/8 = 91/20
In mixed form: 411/20
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