Add 98/49 and 70/81, Solve 2 0/49 + 70/81 as a fraction

Add 98/49 and 70/81

1^st number: 2 0/49, 2^nd number: 70/81

98/49 + 70/81 is 232/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
98/49 = 98 × 81/49 × 81 = 7938/3969
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
70/81 = 70 × 49/81 × 49 = 3430/3969
Add the two like fractions:
7938/3969 + 3430/3969 = 7938 + 3430/3969 = 11368/3969
11368/3969 simplified gives 232/81
So, 98/49 + 70/81 = 232/81
In mixed form: 270/81

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