Add 63/98 and 2/5
63/98 + 2/5 is 73/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 5 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
2/5 = 2 × 98/5 × 98 = 196/490 - Add the two like fractions:
315/490 + 196/490 = 315 + 196/490 = 511/490 - 511/490 simplified gives 73/70
- So, 63/98 + 2/5 = 73/70
In mixed form: 13/70
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