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Add 70/20 and 10/49

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 10/49

70/20 + 10/49 is 363/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 49 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    70/20 = 70 × 49/20 × 49 = 3430/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    10/49 = 10 × 20/49 × 20 = 200/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/980 + 200/980 = 3430 + 200/980 = 3630/980
  5. 3630/980 simplified gives 363/98
  6. So, 70/20 + 10/49 = 363/98
    In mixed form: 369/98

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