Add 2/35 and 5/98
2/35 + 5/98 is 53/490.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490 - Add the two like fractions:
28/490 + 25/490 = 28 + 25/490 = 53/490 - So, 2/35 + 5/98 = 53/490
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