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Add 98/6 and 14/35

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 14/35

98/6 + 14/35 is 251/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    14/35 = 14 × 6/35 × 6 = 84/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/210 + 84/210 = 3430 + 84/210 = 3514/210
  5. 3514/210 simplified gives 251/15
  6. So, 98/6 + 14/35 = 251/15
    In mixed form: 1611/15

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