Add 98/35 and 7/16
1st number: 2 28/35, 2nd number: 7/16
98/35 + 7/16 is 259/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
98/35 = 98 × 16/35 × 16 = 1568/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
7/16 = 7 × 35/16 × 35 = 245/560 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/560 + 245/560 = 1568 + 245/560 = 1813/560 - 1813/560 simplified gives 259/80
- So, 98/35 + 7/16 = 259/80
In mixed form: 319/80
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