Add 90/98 and 35/70
90/98 + 35/70 is 139/98.
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,
90/98 = 90 × 5/98 × 5 = 450/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
35/70 = 35 × 7/70 × 7 = 245/490 - Add the two like fractions:
450/490 + 245/490 = 450 + 245/490 = 695/490 - 695/490 simplified gives 139/98
- So, 90/98 + 35/70 = 139/98
In mixed form: 141/98
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