Add 35/10 and 7/98, Solve 3 5/10 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 35/10 and 7/98

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 7/98

35/10 + 7/98 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
35/10 = 35 × 49/10 × 49 = 1715/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
7/98 = 7 × 5/98 × 5 = 35/490
Add the two like fractions:
1715/490 + 35/490 = 1715 + 35/490 = 1750/490
1750/490 simplified gives 25/7
So, 35/10 + 7/98 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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