Add 98/56 and 42/70
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 42/70
98/56 + 42/70 is 47/20.
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,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 168/280 = 490 + 168/280 = 658/280 - 658/280 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 98/56 + 42/70 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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