Add 35/15 and 7/98
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 7/98
35/15 + 7/98 is 101/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
35/15 = 35 × 98/15 × 98 = 3430/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1470 + 105/1470 = 3430 + 105/1470 = 3535/1470 - 3535/1470 simplified gives 101/42
- So, 35/15 + 7/98 = 101/42
In mixed form: 217/42
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