Add 75/98 and 36/70
75/98 + 36/70 is 627/490.
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,
75/98 = 75 × 5/98 × 5 = 375/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
36/70 = 36 × 7/70 × 7 = 252/490 - Add the two like fractions:
375/490 + 252/490 = 375 + 252/490 = 627/490 - So, 75/98 + 36/70 = 627/490
In mixed form: 1137/490
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