Add 70/50 and 15/98
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 15/98
70/50 + 15/98 is 761/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
15/98 = 15 × 25/98 × 25 = 375/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2450 + 375/2450 = 3430 + 375/2450 = 3805/2450 - 3805/2450 simplified gives 761/490
- So, 70/50 + 15/98 = 761/490
In mixed form: 1271/490
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