Add 70/98 and 25/30
70/98 + 25/30 is 65/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 30 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1470 + 1225/1470 = 1050 + 1225/1470 = 2275/1470 - 2275/1470 simplified gives 65/42
- So, 70/98 + 25/30 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42
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