Add 36/35 and 2/49
1st number: 1 1/35, 2nd number: 2/49
36/35 + 2/49 is 262/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
36/35 = 36 × 7/35 × 7 = 252/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245 - Add the two like fractions:
252/245 + 10/245 = 252 + 10/245 = 262/245 - So, 36/35 + 2/49 = 262/245
In mixed form: 117/245
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