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Add 45/35 and 30/98

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 30/98

45/35 + 30/98 is 78/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
    45/35 = 45 × 14/35 × 14 = 630/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    30/98 = 30 × 5/98 × 5 = 150/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/490 + 150/490 = 630 + 150/490 = 780/490
  5. 780/490 simplified gives 78/49
  6. So, 45/35 + 30/98 = 78/49
    In mixed form: 129/49

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