Add 70/98 and 10/50
70/98 + 10/50 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
70/98 = 70 × 25/98 × 25 = 1750/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
10/50 = 10 × 49/50 × 49 = 490/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/2450 + 490/2450 = 1750 + 490/2450 = 2240/2450 - 2240/2450 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 70/98 + 10/50 = 32/35
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