Add 70/98 and 7/28
70/98 + 7/28 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
70/98 = 70 × 2/98 × 2 = 140/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
7/28 = 7 × 7/28 × 7 = 49/196 - Add the two like fractions:
140/196 + 49/196 = 140 + 49/196 = 189/196 - 189/196 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 70/98 + 7/28 = 27/28
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