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Add 35/5 and 35/98

1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 35/98

35/5 + 35/98 is 103/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
    35/5 = 35 × 98/5 × 98 = 3430/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    35/98 = 35 × 5/98 × 5 = 175/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/490 + 175/490 = 3430 + 175/490 = 3605/490
  5. 3605/490 simplified gives 103/14
  6. So, 35/5 + 35/98 = 103/14
    In mixed form: 75/14

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