Add 2/35 and 8/49
2/35 + 8/49 is 54/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
2/35 = 2 × 7/35 × 7 = 14/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
8/49 = 8 × 5/49 × 5 = 40/245 - Add the two like fractions:
14/245 + 40/245 = 14 + 40/245 = 54/245 - So, 2/35 + 8/49 = 54/245
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