Add 45/98 and 35/70, Solve 45/98 + 35/70 as a fraction

Add 45/98 and 35/70

45/98 + 35/70 is 47/49.

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,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
35/70 = 35 × 7/70 × 7 = 245/490
Add the two like fractions:
225/490 + 245/490 = 225 + 245/490 = 470/490
470/490 simplified gives 47/49
So, 45/98 + 35/70 = 47/49

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