Add 98/45 and 27/70
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 27/70
98/45 + 27/70 is 323/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
98/45 = 98 × 14/45 × 14 = 1372/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/630 + 243/630 = 1372 + 243/630 = 1615/630 - 1615/630 simplified gives 323/126
- So, 98/45 + 27/70 = 323/126
In mixed form: 271/126
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