Add 70/98 and 7/12
70/98 + 7/12 is 109/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 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 12 × 49 = 588,
7/12 = 7 × 49/12 × 49 = 343/588 - Add the two like fractions:
420/588 + 343/588 = 420 + 343/588 = 763/588 - 763/588 simplified gives 109/84
- So, 70/98 + 7/12 = 109/84
In mixed form: 125/84
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