Add 42/98 and 63/70
42/98 + 63/70 is 93/70.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 5/98 × 5 = 210/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
63/70 = 63 × 7/70 × 7 = 441/490 - Add the two like fractions:
210/490 + 441/490 = 210 + 441/490 = 651/490 - 651/490 simplified gives 93/70
- So, 42/98 + 63/70 = 93/70
In mixed form: 123/70
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