Add 35/6 and 14/98
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 14/98
35/6 + 14/98 is 251/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
35/6 = 35 × 49/6 × 49 = 1715/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
14/98 = 14 × 3/98 × 3 = 42/294 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/294 + 42/294 = 1715 + 42/294 = 1757/294 - 1757/294 simplified gives 251/42
- So, 35/6 + 14/98 = 251/42
In mixed form: 541/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/6+14/98 35/6+28/98 35/12+14/98 35/6+42/98 35/18+14/98 35/6+70/98 35/30+14/98 35/42+14/98