Add 98/4 and 63/70
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 63/70
98/4 + 63/70 is 127/5.
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,
63/70 = 63 × 2/70 × 2 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/140 + 126/140 = 3430 + 126/140 = 3556/140 - 3556/140 simplified gives 127/5
- So, 98/4 + 63/70 = 127/5
In mixed form: 252/5
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