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Add 24/98 and 70/10

1st number: 24/98, 2nd number: 7 0/10

24/98 + 70/10 is 355/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    24/98 = 24 × 5/98 × 5 = 120/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    70/10 = 70 × 49/10 × 49 = 3430/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/490 + 3430/490 = 120 + 3430/490 = 3550/490
  5. 3550/490 simplified gives 355/49
  6. So, 24/98 + 70/10 = 355/49
    In mixed form: 712/49

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