Add 4/5 and 70/98
4/5 + 70/98 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
4/5 = 4 × 98/5 × 98 = 392/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
70/98 = 70 × 5/98 × 5 = 350/490 - Add the two like fractions:
392/490 + 350/490 = 392 + 350/490 = 742/490 - 742/490 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 4/5 + 70/98 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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