Add 98/42 and 48/70
1st number: 2 14/42, 2nd number: 48/70
98/42 + 48/70 is 317/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
98/42 = 98 × 5/42 × 5 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 144/210 = 490 + 144/210 = 634/210 - 634/210 simplified gives 317/105
- So, 98/42 + 48/70 = 317/105
In mixed form: 32/105
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