Add 42/4 and 98/70
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 1 28/70
42/4 + 98/70 is 119/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
42/4 = 42 × 35/4 × 35 = 1470/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
98/70 = 98 × 2/70 × 2 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/140 + 196/140 = 1470 + 196/140 = 1666/140 - 1666/140 simplified gives 119/10
- So, 42/4 + 98/70 = 119/10
In mixed form: 119/10
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