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Add 98/20 and 70/98

1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 70/98

98/20 + 70/98 is 393/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    98/20 = 98 × 49/20 × 49 = 4802/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    70/98 = 70 × 10/98 × 10 = 700/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/980 + 700/980 = 4802 + 700/980 = 5502/980
  5. 5502/980 simplified gives 393/70
  6. So, 98/20 + 70/98 = 393/70
    In mixed form: 543/70

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