Add 70/98 and 7/18
70/98 + 7/18 is 139/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
70/98 = 70 × 9/98 × 9 = 630/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
7/18 = 7 × 49/18 × 49 = 343/882 - Add the two like fractions:
630/882 + 343/882 = 630 + 343/882 = 973/882 - 973/882 simplified gives 139/126
- So, 70/98 + 7/18 = 139/126
In mixed form: 113/126
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