Add 70/98 and 21/96
70/98 + 21/96 is 209/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
70/98 = 70 × 48/98 × 48 = 3360/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
21/96 = 21 × 49/96 × 49 = 1029/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/4704 + 1029/4704 = 3360 + 1029/4704 = 4389/4704 - 4389/4704 simplified gives 209/224
- So, 70/98 + 21/96 = 209/224
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