Add 2/3 and 70/98
2/3 + 70/98 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294 - Add the two like fractions:
196/294 + 210/294 = 196 + 210/294 = 406/294 - 406/294 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 2/3 + 70/98 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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