Add 2/98 and 70/9
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 7 7/9
2/98 + 70/9 is 3439/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
70/9 = 70 × 98/9 × 98 = 6860/882 - Add the two like fractions:
18/882 + 6860/882 = 18 + 6860/882 = 6878/882 - 6878/882 simplified gives 3439/441
- So, 2/98 + 70/9 = 3439/441
In mixed form: 7352/441
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