Add 98/4 and 2/70
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 2/70
98/4 + 2/70 is 1717/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
98/4 = 98 × 35/4 × 35 = 3430/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/140 + 4/140 = 3430 + 4/140 = 3434/140 - 3434/140 simplified gives 1717/70
- So, 98/4 + 2/70 = 1717/70
In mixed form: 2437/70
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