Add 35/98 and 20/4
1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 5 0/4
35/98 + 20/4 is 75/14.
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,
20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196 - Add the two like fractions:
70/196 + 980/196 = 70 + 980/196 = 1050/196 - 1050/196 simplified gives 75/14
- So, 35/98 + 20/4 = 75/14
In mixed form: 55/14
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