Add 35/12 and 3/98
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3/98
35/12 + 3/98 is 1733/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/588 + 18/588 = 1715 + 18/588 = 1733/588 - So, 35/12 + 3/98 = 1733/588
In mixed form: 2557/588
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