Add 70/56 and 63/98
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 63/98
70/56 + 63/98 is 53/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
70/56 = 70 × 7/56 × 7 = 490/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392 - Add the two like fractions:
490/392 + 252/392 = 490 + 252/392 = 742/392 - 742/392 simplified gives 53/28
- So, 70/56 + 63/98 = 53/28
In mixed form: 125/28
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