Add 35/98 and 15/4
1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 3 3/4
35/98 + 15/4 is 115/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
35/98 = 35 × 2/98 × 2 = 70/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196 - Add the two like fractions:
70/196 + 735/196 = 70 + 735/196 = 805/196 - 805/196 simplified gives 115/28
- So, 35/98 + 15/4 = 115/28
In mixed form: 43/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/98+15/4 35/98+30/4 35/98+15/8 35/98+45/4 35/98+15/12 35/98+75/4 35/98+15/20 35/98+15/28