Add 98/35 and 10/56
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 10/56
98/35 + 10/56 is 417/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
98/35 = 98 × 8/35 × 8 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
784/280 + 50/280 = 784 + 50/280 = 834/280 - 834/280 simplified gives 417/140
- So, 98/35 + 10/56 = 417/140
In mixed form: 2137/140
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