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Add 70/90 and 90/98

70/90 + 90/98 is 748/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    70/90 = 70 × 49/90 × 49 = 3430/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    90/98 = 90 × 45/98 × 45 = 4050/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/4410 + 4050/4410 = 3430 + 4050/4410 = 7480/4410
  5. 7480/4410 simplified gives 748/441
  6. So, 70/90 + 90/98 = 748/441
    In mixed form: 1307/441

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