Add 98/48 and 4/70
1st number: 2 2/48, 2nd number: 4/70
98/48 + 4/70 is 1763/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
98/48 = 98 × 35/48 × 35 = 3430/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
4/70 = 4 × 24/70 × 24 = 96/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/1680 + 96/1680 = 3430 + 96/1680 = 3526/1680 - 3526/1680 simplified gives 1763/840
- So, 98/48 + 4/70 = 1763/840
In mixed form: 283/840
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