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Add 2/49 and 1/70

2/49 + 1/70 is 27/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 70 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
    2/49 = 2 × 10/49 × 10 = 20/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    1/70 = 1 × 7/70 × 7 = 7/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/490 + 7/490 = 20 + 7/490 = 27/490
  5. So, 2/49 + 1/70 = 27/490

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