Add 3/70 and 72/98
3/70 + 72/98 is 381/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
3/70 = 3 × 7/70 × 7 = 21/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
72/98 = 72 × 5/98 × 5 = 360/490 - Add the two like fractions:
21/490 + 360/490 = 21 + 360/490 = 381/490 - So, 3/70 + 72/98 = 381/490
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