Add 2/98 and 70/64
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 6/64
2/98 + 70/64 is 1747/1568.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
2/98 = 2 × 32/98 × 32 = 64/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
70/64 = 70 × 49/64 × 49 = 3430/3136 - Add the two like fractions:
64/3136 + 3430/3136 = 64 + 3430/3136 = 3494/3136 - 3494/3136 simplified gives 1747/1568
- So, 2/98 + 70/64 = 1747/1568
In mixed form: 1179/1568
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