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Add 7/98 and 70/45

1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 25/45

7/98 + 70/45 is 205/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    7/98 = 7 × 45/98 × 45 = 315/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    70/45 = 70 × 98/45 × 98 = 6860/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/4410 + 6860/4410 = 315 + 6860/4410 = 7175/4410
  5. 7175/4410 simplified gives 205/126
  6. So, 7/98 + 70/45 = 205/126
    In mixed form: 179/126

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