Add 70/45 and 12/98
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 12/98
70/45 + 12/98 is 740/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
70/45 = 70 × 98/45 × 98 = 6860/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
12/98 = 12 × 45/98 × 45 = 540/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
6860/4410 + 540/4410 = 6860 + 540/4410 = 7400/4410 - 7400/4410 simplified gives 740/441
- So, 70/45 + 12/98 = 740/441
In mixed form: 1299/441
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