Add 70/98 and 27/70, Solve 70/98 + 27/70 as a fraction

Add 70/98 and 27/70

70/98 + 27/70 is 11/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 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 70 × 7 = 490,
27/70 = 27 × 7/70 × 7 = 189/490
Add the two like fractions:
350/490 + 189/490 = 350 + 189/490 = 539/490
539/490 simplified gives 11/10
So, 70/98 + 27/70 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10

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