Add 98/28 and 9/70
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 9/70
98/28 + 9/70 is 127/35.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 18/140 = 490 + 18/140 = 508/140 - 508/140 simplified gives 127/35
- So, 98/28 + 9/70 = 127/35
In mixed form: 322/35
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