Add 70/35 and 1/49
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 1/49
70/35 + 1/49 is 99/49.
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,
70/35 = 70 × 7/35 × 7 = 490/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
1/49 = 1 × 5/49 × 5 = 5/245 - Add the two like fractions:
490/245 + 5/245 = 490 + 5/245 = 495/245 - 495/245 simplified gives 99/49
- So, 70/35 + 1/49 = 99/49
In mixed form: 21/49
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