Add 5/98 and 70/81
5/98 + 70/81 is 7265/7938.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
5/98 = 5 × 81/98 × 81 = 405/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
70/81 = 70 × 98/81 × 98 = 6860/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
405/7938 + 6860/7938 = 405 + 6860/7938 = 7265/7938 - So, 5/98 + 70/81 = 7265/7938
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