Add 70/50 and 35/98
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 35/98
70/50 + 35/98 is 123/70.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 25/98 × 25 = 875/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2450 + 875/2450 = 3430 + 875/2450 = 4305/2450 - 4305/2450 simplified gives 123/70
- So, 70/50 + 35/98 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70
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