Add 70/98 and 70/50, Solve 70/98 + 1 20/50 as a fraction

Add 70/98 and 70/50

1^st number: 70/98, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

70/98 + 70/50 is 74/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
70/98 = 70 × 25/98 × 25 = 1750/2450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
70/50 = 70 × 49/50 × 49 = 3430/2450
Add the two like fractions:
1750/2450 + 3430/2450 = 1750 + 3430/2450 = 5180/2450
5180/2450 simplified gives 74/35
So, 70/98 + 70/50 = 74/35
In mixed form: 24/35

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