Add 14/20 and 70/98
14/20 + 70/98 is 99/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
14/20 = 14 × 49/20 × 49 = 686/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
70/98 = 70 × 10/98 × 10 = 700/980 - Add the two like fractions:
686/980 + 700/980 = 686 + 700/980 = 1386/980 - 1386/980 simplified gives 99/70
- So, 14/20 + 70/98 = 99/70
In mixed form: 129/70
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