Add 35/8 and 7/98, Solve 4 3/8 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 35/8 and 7/98

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 7/98

35/8 + 7/98 is 249/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
35/8 = 35 × 49/8 × 49 = 1715/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
7/98 = 7 × 4/98 × 4 = 28/392
Add the two like fractions:
1715/392 + 28/392 = 1715 + 28/392 = 1743/392
1743/392 simplified gives 249/56
So, 35/8 + 7/98 = 249/56
In mixed form: 425/56

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