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Add 20/56 and 98/70

1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 1 28/70

20/56 + 98/70 is 123/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    98/70 = 98 × 4/70 × 4 = 392/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/280 + 392/280 = 100 + 392/280 = 492/280
  5. 492/280 simplified gives 123/70
  6. So, 20/56 + 98/70 = 123/70
    In mixed form: 153/70

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