Add 80/35 and 15/98
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 15/98
80/35 + 15/98 is 239/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
80/35 = 80 × 14/35 × 14 = 1120/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/490 + 75/490 = 1120 + 75/490 = 1195/490 - 1195/490 simplified gives 239/98
- So, 80/35 + 15/98 = 239/98
In mixed form: 243/98
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