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Add 7/35 and 5/98

7/35 + 5/98 is 123/490.

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,
    7/35 = 7 × 14/35 × 14 = 98/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/490 + 25/490 = 98 + 25/490 = 123/490
  5. So, 7/35 + 5/98 = 123/490

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