Add 70/28 and 6/98
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 6/98
70/28 + 6/98 is 251/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
70/28 = 70 × 7/28 × 7 = 490/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Add the two like fractions:
490/196 + 12/196 = 490 + 12/196 = 502/196 - 502/196 simplified gives 251/98
- So, 70/28 + 6/98 = 251/98
In mixed form: 255/98
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