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Add 70/98 and 63/7

1st number: 70/98, 2nd number: 9 0/7

70/98 + 63/7 is 68/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    70/98 = 70 × 1/98 × 1 = 70/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    63/7 = 63 × 14/7 × 14 = 882/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/98 + 882/98 = 70 + 882/98 = 952/98
  5. 952/98 simplified gives 68/7
  6. So, 70/98 + 63/7 = 68/7
    In mixed form: 95/7

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