Add 75/35 and 16/98, Solve 2 5/35 + 16/98 as a fraction

Add 75/35 and 16/98

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 16/98

75/35 + 16/98 is 113/49.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
75/35 = 75 × 14/35 × 14 = 1050/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
16/98 = 16 × 5/98 × 5 = 80/490
Add the two like fractions:
1050/490 + 80/490 = 1050 + 80/490 = 1130/490
1130/490 simplified gives 113/49
So, 75/35 + 16/98 = 113/49
In mixed form: 215/49

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