Add 5/4 and 70/98
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 70/98
5/4 + 70/98 is 55/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
5/4 = 5 × 49/4 × 49 = 245/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
70/98 = 70 × 2/98 × 2 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
245/196 + 140/196 = 245 + 140/196 = 385/196 - 385/196 simplified gives 55/28
- So, 5/4 + 70/98 = 55/28
In mixed form: 127/28
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