Add 98/18 and 20/35
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 20/35
98/18 + 20/35 is 379/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
98/18 = 98 × 35/18 × 35 = 3430/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
20/35 = 20 × 18/35 × 18 = 360/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/630 + 360/630 = 3430 + 360/630 = 3790/630 - 3790/630 simplified gives 379/63
- So, 98/18 + 20/35 = 379/63
In mixed form: 61/63
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