Add 70/60 and 2/98
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 2/98
70/60 + 2/98 is 349/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
2/98 = 2 × 30/98 × 30 = 60/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2940 + 60/2940 = 3430 + 60/2940 = 3490/2940 - 3490/2940 simplified gives 349/294
- So, 70/60 + 2/98 = 349/294
In mixed form: 155/294
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