Add 70/98 and 21/60, Solve 70/98 + 21/60 as a fraction

Add 70/98 and 21/60

70/98 + 21/60 is 149/140.

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,
21/60 = 21 × 49/60 × 49 = 1029/2940
Add the two like fractions:
2100/2940 + 1029/2940 = 2100 + 1029/2940 = 3129/2940
3129/2940 simplified gives 149/140
So, 70/98 + 21/60 = 149/140
In mixed form: 19/140

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