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Add 1/98 and 90/70

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 20/70

1/98 + 90/70 is 127/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    1/98 = 1 × 5/98 × 5 = 5/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    90/70 = 90 × 7/70 × 7 = 630/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/490 + 630/490 = 5 + 630/490 = 635/490
  5. 635/490 simplified gives 127/98
  6. So, 1/98 + 90/70 = 127/98
    In mixed form: 129/98

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