Add 10/98 and 16/70
10/98 + 16/70 is 81/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
16/70 = 16 × 7/70 × 7 = 112/490 - Add the two like fractions:
50/490 + 112/490 = 50 + 112/490 = 162/490 - 162/490 simplified gives 81/245
- So, 10/98 + 16/70 = 81/245
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