Add 2/35 and 98/49
1st number: 2/35, 2nd number: 2 0/49
2/35 + 98/49 is 72/35.
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,
98/49 = 98 × 5/49 × 5 = 490/245 - Add the two like fractions:
14/245 + 490/245 = 14 + 490/245 = 504/245 - 504/245 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 2/35 + 98/49 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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