Add 70/98 and 24/75
70/98 + 24/75 is 181/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
70/98 = 70 × 75/98 × 75 = 5250/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
24/75 = 24 × 98/75 × 98 = 2352/7350 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/7350 + 2352/7350 = 5250 + 2352/7350 = 7602/7350 - 7602/7350 simplified gives 181/175
- So, 70/98 + 24/75 = 181/175
In mixed form: 16/175
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