Add 70/98 and 3/18
70/98 + 3/18 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
70/98 = 70 × 9/98 × 9 = 630/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
3/18 = 3 × 49/18 × 49 = 147/882 - Add the two like fractions:
630/882 + 147/882 = 630 + 147/882 = 777/882 - 777/882 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 70/98 + 3/18 = 37/42
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/98+6/18 70/98+3/36 70/98+9/18 70/98+3/54 70/98+15/18 70/98+3/90 70/98+21/18