Add 60/70 and 45/98
60/70 + 45/98 is 129/98.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 7/70 × 7 = 420/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490 - Add the two like fractions:
420/490 + 225/490 = 420 + 225/490 = 645/490 - 645/490 simplified gives 129/98
- So, 60/70 + 45/98 = 129/98
In mixed form: 131/98
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