Add 81/98 and 35/75
81/98 + 35/75 is 1901/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
81/98 = 81 × 75/98 × 75 = 6075/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
35/75 = 35 × 98/75 × 98 = 3430/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
6075/7350 + 3430/7350 = 6075 + 3430/7350 = 9505/7350 - 9505/7350 simplified gives 1901/1470
- So, 81/98 + 35/75 = 1901/1470
In mixed form: 1431/1470
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