Add 72/98 and 7/70
72/98 + 7/70 is 409/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
72/98 = 72 × 5/98 × 5 = 360/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
7/70 = 7 × 7/70 × 7 = 49/490 - Add the two like fractions:
360/490 + 49/490 = 360 + 49/490 = 409/490 - So, 72/98 + 7/70 = 409/490
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