Add 35/60 and 2/98
35/60 + 2/98 is 355/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
35/60 = 35 × 49/60 × 49 = 1715/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/2940 + 60/2940 = 1715 + 60/2940 = 1775/2940 - 1775/2940 simplified gives 355/588
- So, 35/60 + 2/98 = 355/588
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