Add 1/98 and 42/35
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 7/35
1/98 + 42/35 is 593/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
42/35 = 42 × 14/35 × 14 = 588/490 - Add the two like fractions:
5/490 + 588/490 = 5 + 588/490 = 593/490 - So, 1/98 + 42/35 = 593/490
In mixed form: 1103/490
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