Add 98/4 and 40/70
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 40/70
98/4 + 40/70 is 351/14.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/140 + 80/140 = 3430 + 80/140 = 3510/140 - 3510/140 simplified gives 351/14
- So, 98/4 + 40/70 = 351/14
In mixed form: 251/14
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