Add 70/98 and 27/35
70/98 + 27/35 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
70/98 = 70 × 5/98 × 5 = 350/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
27/35 = 27 × 14/35 × 14 = 378/490 - Add the two like fractions:
350/490 + 378/490 = 350 + 378/490 = 728/490 - 728/490 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 70/98 + 27/35 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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