Add 70/30 and 10/98
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 10/98
70/30 + 10/98 is 358/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1470 + 150/1470 = 3430 + 150/1470 = 3580/1470 - 3580/1470 simplified gives 358/147
- So, 70/30 + 10/98 = 358/147
In mixed form: 264/147
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