Add 70/98 and 12/16
70/98 + 12/16 is 41/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 16 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
70/98 = 70 × 8/98 × 8 = 560/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
12/16 = 12 × 49/16 × 49 = 588/784 - Add the two like fractions:
560/784 + 588/784 = 560 + 588/784 = 1148/784 - 1148/784 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 70/98 + 12/16 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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