Add 98/28 and 24/35
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 24/35
98/28 + 24/35 is 293/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
24/35 = 24 × 4/35 × 4 = 96/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 96/140 = 490 + 96/140 = 586/140 - 586/140 simplified gives 293/70
- So, 98/28 + 24/35 = 293/70
In mixed form: 413/70
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