Add 98/49 and 70/90
1st number: 2 0/49, 2nd number: 70/90
98/49 + 70/90 is 25/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
98/49 = 98 × 90/49 × 90 = 8820/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
70/90 = 70 × 49/90 × 49 = 3430/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
8820/4410 + 3430/4410 = 8820 + 3430/4410 = 12250/4410 - 12250/4410 simplified gives 25/9
- So, 98/49 + 70/90 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9
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