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Add 35/21 and 3/98

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 3/98

35/21 + 3/98 is 499/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    35/21 = 35 × 14/21 × 14 = 490/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/294 + 9/294 = 490 + 9/294 = 499/294
  5. So, 35/21 + 3/98 = 499/294
    In mixed form: 1205/294

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