Add 98/10 and 70/28
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 2 14/28
98/10 + 70/28 is 123/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
98/10 = 98 × 14/10 × 14 = 1372/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/140 + 350/140 = 1372 + 350/140 = 1722/140 - 1722/140 simplified gives 123/10
- So, 98/10 + 70/28 = 123/10
In mixed form: 123/10
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