Add 98/7 and 35/20
1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 1 15/20
98/7 + 35/20 is 63/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
98/7 = 98 × 20/7 × 20 = 1960/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/140 + 245/140 = 1960 + 245/140 = 2205/140 - 2205/140 simplified gives 63/4
- So, 98/7 + 35/20 = 63/4
In mixed form: 153/4
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