Add 70/75 and 9/98
70/75 + 9/98 is 1507/1470.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
70/75 = 70 × 98/75 × 98 = 6860/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
9/98 = 9 × 75/98 × 75 = 675/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
6860/7350 + 675/7350 = 6860 + 675/7350 = 7535/7350 - 7535/7350 simplified gives 1507/1470
- So, 70/75 + 9/98 = 1507/1470
In mixed form: 137/1470
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