Add 35/98 and 70/25
1st number: 35/98, 2nd number: 2 20/25
35/98 + 70/25 is 221/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 25 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
70/25 = 70 × 98/25 × 98 = 6860/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2450 + 6860/2450 = 875 + 6860/2450 = 7735/2450 - 7735/2450 simplified gives 221/70
- So, 35/98 + 70/25 = 221/70
In mixed form: 311/70
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