Add 2/64 and 98/70
1st number: 2/64, 2nd number: 1 28/70
2/64 + 98/70 is 229/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
2/64 = 2 × 35/64 × 35 = 70/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
98/70 = 98 × 32/70 × 32 = 3136/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
70/2240 + 3136/2240 = 70 + 3136/2240 = 3206/2240 - 3206/2240 simplified gives 229/160
- So, 2/64 + 98/70 = 229/160
In mixed form: 169/160
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