Add 35/98 and 54/70
35/98 + 54/70 is 79/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
35/98 = 35 × 5/98 × 5 = 175/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
54/70 = 54 × 7/70 × 7 = 378/490 - Add the two like fractions:
175/490 + 378/490 = 175 + 378/490 = 553/490 - 553/490 simplified gives 79/70
- So, 35/98 + 54/70 = 79/70
In mixed form: 19/70
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