Add 3/98 and 70/45
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 25/45
3/98 + 70/45 is 1399/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
3/98 = 3 × 45/98 × 45 = 135/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
70/45 = 70 × 98/45 × 98 = 6860/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
135/4410 + 6860/4410 = 135 + 6860/4410 = 6995/4410 - 6995/4410 simplified gives 1399/882
- So, 3/98 + 70/45 = 1399/882
In mixed form: 1517/882
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