Add 98/28 and 2/70
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 2/70
98/28 + 2/70 is 247/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
98/28 = 98 × 5/28 × 5 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 4/140 = 490 + 4/140 = 494/140 - 494/140 simplified gives 247/70
- So, 98/28 + 2/70 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70
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