Add 45/98 and 48/70
45/98 + 48/70 is 561/490.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
48/70 = 48 × 7/70 × 7 = 336/490 - Add the two like fractions:
225/490 + 336/490 = 225 + 336/490 = 561/490 - So, 45/98 + 48/70 = 561/490
In mixed form: 171/490
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