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Add 35/10 and 1/49

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1/49

35/10 + 1/49 is 345/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 49 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    35/10 = 35 × 49/10 × 49 = 1715/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    1/49 = 1 × 10/49 × 10 = 10/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/490 + 10/490 = 1715 + 10/490 = 1725/490
  5. 1725/490 simplified gives 345/98
  6. So, 35/10 + 1/49 = 345/98
    In mixed form: 351/98

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