Add 14/70 and 80/98
14/70 + 80/98 is 249/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
14/70 = 14 × 7/70 × 7 = 98/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
80/98 = 80 × 5/98 × 5 = 400/490 - Add the two like fractions:
98/490 + 400/490 = 98 + 400/490 = 498/490 - 498/490 simplified gives 249/245
- So, 14/70 + 80/98 = 249/245
In mixed form: 14/245
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