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Add 3/98 and 63/35

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 28/35

3/98 + 63/35 is 897/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 35 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    3/98 = 3 × 5/98 × 5 = 15/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    63/35 = 63 × 14/35 × 14 = 882/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/490 + 882/490 = 15 + 882/490 = 897/490
  5. So, 3/98 + 63/35 = 897/490
    In mixed form: 1407/490

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