Add 98/56 and 24/70
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 24/70
98/56 + 24/70 is 293/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
98/56 = 98 × 5/56 × 5 = 490/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
24/70 = 24 × 4/70 × 4 = 96/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 96/280 = 490 + 96/280 = 586/280 - 586/280 simplified gives 293/140
- So, 98/56 + 24/70 = 293/140
In mixed form: 213/140
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