Add 2/35 and 98/28
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 3 14/28
2/35 + 98/28 is 249/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
2/35 = 2 × 4/35 × 4 = 8/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Add the two like fractions:
8/140 + 490/140 = 8 + 490/140 = 498/140 - 498/140 simplified gives 249/70
- So, 2/35 + 98/28 = 249/70
In mixed form: 339/70
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