Add 70/98 and 35/56, Solve 70/98 + 35/56 as a fraction

Add 70/98 and 35/56

70/98 + 35/56 is 75/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
70/98 = 70 × 4/98 × 4 = 280/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
35/56 = 35 × 7/56 × 7 = 245/392
Add the two like fractions:
280/392 + 245/392 = 280 + 245/392 = 525/392
525/392 simplified gives 75/56
So, 70/98 + 35/56 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56

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