Add 70/98 and 30/54
70/98 + 30/54 is 80/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
70/98 = 70 × 27/98 × 27 = 1890/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
30/54 = 30 × 49/54 × 49 = 1470/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2646 + 1470/2646 = 1890 + 1470/2646 = 3360/2646 - 3360/2646 simplified gives 80/63
- So, 70/98 + 30/54 = 80/63
In mixed form: 117/63
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