Add 98/56 and 48/70
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 48/70
98/56 + 48/70 is 341/140.
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,
48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 192/280 = 490 + 192/280 = 682/280 - 682/280 simplified gives 341/140
- So, 98/56 + 48/70 = 341/140
In mixed form: 261/140
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