Add 98/45 and 4/70, Solve 2 8/45 + 4/70 as a fraction

Add 98/45 and 4/70

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 4/70

98/45 + 4/70 is 704/315.

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,
4/70 = 4 × 9/70 × 9 = 36/630
Add the two like fractions:
1372/630 + 36/630 = 1372 + 36/630 = 1408/630
1408/630 simplified gives 704/315
So, 98/45 + 4/70 = 704/315
In mixed form: 274/315

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