Add 3/35 and 60/49
1st number: 3/35, 2nd number: 1 11/49
3/35 + 60/49 is 321/245.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 7/35 × 7 = 21/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
60/49 = 60 × 5/49 × 5 = 300/245 - Add the two like fractions:
21/245 + 300/245 = 21 + 300/245 = 321/245 - So, 3/35 + 60/49 = 321/245
In mixed form: 176/245
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