Add 70/98 and 30/84
70/98 + 30/84 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
70/98 = 70 × 6/98 × 6 = 420/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
30/84 = 30 × 7/84 × 7 = 210/588 - Add the two like fractions:
420/588 + 210/588 = 420 + 210/588 = 630/588 - 630/588 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 70/98 + 30/84 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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