Add 2/9 and 70/98
2/9 + 70/98 is 59/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
70/98 = 70 × 9/98 × 9 = 630/882 - Add the two like fractions:
196/882 + 630/882 = 196 + 630/882 = 826/882 - 826/882 simplified gives 59/63
- So, 2/9 + 70/98 = 59/63
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