Add 8/35 and 3/49
8/35 + 3/49 is 71/245.
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,
8/35 = 8 × 7/35 × 7 = 56/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
3/49 = 3 × 5/49 × 5 = 15/245 - Add the two like fractions:
56/245 + 15/245 = 56 + 15/245 = 71/245 - So, 8/35 + 3/49 = 71/245
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