Add 3/98 and 35/96
3/98 + 35/96 is 1859/4704.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
3/98 = 3 × 48/98 × 48 = 144/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
35/96 = 35 × 49/96 × 49 = 1715/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
144/4704 + 1715/4704 = 144 + 1715/4704 = 1859/4704 - So, 3/98 + 35/96 = 1859/4704
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