Add 7/10 and 70/98
7/10 + 70/98 is 99/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
7/10 = 7 × 49/10 × 49 = 343/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
70/98 = 70 × 5/98 × 5 = 350/490 - Add the two like fractions:
343/490 + 350/490 = 343 + 350/490 = 693/490 - 693/490 simplified gives 99/70
- So, 7/10 + 70/98 = 99/70
In mixed form: 129/70
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