Add 75/70 and 45/98, Solve 1 5/70 + 45/98 as a fraction

Add 75/70 and 45/98

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 45/98

75/70 + 45/98 is 75/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
75/70 = 75 × 7/70 × 7 = 525/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490
Add the two like fractions:
525/490 + 225/490 = 525 + 225/490 = 750/490
750/490 simplified gives 75/49
So, 75/70 + 45/98 = 75/49
In mixed form: 126/49

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