Add 49/70 and 63/98
49/70 + 63/98 is 47/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
49/70 = 49 × 7/70 × 7 = 343/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490 - Add the two like fractions:
343/490 + 315/490 = 343 + 315/490 = 658/490 - 658/490 simplified gives 47/35
- So, 49/70 + 63/98 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35
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