Add 70/98 and 10/60
70/98 + 10/60 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
70/98 = 70 × 30/98 × 30 = 2100/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
10/60 = 10 × 49/60 × 49 = 490/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2940 + 490/2940 = 2100 + 490/2940 = 2590/2940 - 2590/2940 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 70/98 + 10/60 = 37/42
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