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Add 98/24 and 10/70

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 10/70

98/24 + 10/70 is 355/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 70 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    98/24 = 98 × 35/24 × 35 = 3430/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    10/70 = 10 × 12/70 × 12 = 120/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/840 + 120/840 = 3430 + 120/840 = 3550/840
  5. 3550/840 simplified gives 355/84
  6. So, 98/24 + 10/70 = 355/84
    In mixed form: 419/84

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