Add 49/98 and 54/70
49/98 + 54/70 is 89/70.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 5/98 × 5 = 245/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
54/70 = 54 × 7/70 × 7 = 378/490 - Add the two like fractions:
245/490 + 378/490 = 245 + 378/490 = 623/490 - 623/490 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 49/98 + 54/70 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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