Add 35/28 and 15/98
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 15/98
35/28 + 15/98 is 275/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
35/28 = 35 × 7/28 × 7 = 245/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Add the two like fractions:
245/196 + 30/196 = 245 + 30/196 = 275/196 - So, 35/28 + 15/98 = 275/196
In mixed form: 179/196
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