Add 70/84 and 81/98
70/84 + 81/98 is 244/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
81/98 = 81 × 6/98 × 6 = 486/588 - Add the two like fractions:
490/588 + 486/588 = 490 + 486/588 = 976/588 - 976/588 simplified gives 244/147
- So, 70/84 + 81/98 = 244/147
In mixed form: 197/147
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