Add 70/25 and 30/98
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 30/98
70/25 + 30/98 is 761/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 98 = 2450,
70/25 = 70 × 98/25 × 98 = 6860/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
30/98 = 30 × 25/98 × 25 = 750/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
6860/2450 + 750/2450 = 6860 + 750/2450 = 7610/2450 - 7610/2450 simplified gives 761/245
- So, 70/25 + 30/98 = 761/245
In mixed form: 326/245
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