Add 98/2 and 35/80
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 35/80
98/2 + 35/80 is 791/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
98/2 = 98 × 40/2 × 40 = 3920/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80 - Add the two like fractions:
3920/80 + 35/80 = 3920 + 35/80 = 3955/80 - 3955/80 simplified gives 791/16
- So, 98/2 + 35/80 = 791/16
In mixed form: 497/16
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