Add 98/6 and 35/70
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 35/70
98/6 + 35/70 is 101/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
35/70 = 35 × 3/70 × 3 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/210 + 105/210 = 3430 + 105/210 = 3535/210 - 3535/210 simplified gives 101/6
- So, 98/6 + 35/70 = 101/6
In mixed form: 165/6
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