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Add 98/35 and 28/30

1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 28/30

98/35 + 28/30 is 56/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    98/35 = 98 × 6/35 × 6 = 588/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/210 + 196/210 = 588 + 196/210 = 784/210
  5. 784/210 simplified gives 56/15
  6. So, 98/35 + 28/30 = 56/15
    In mixed form: 311/15

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