Add 98/56 and 54/70
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 54/70
98/56 + 54/70 is 353/140.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280 - Add the two like fractions:
490/280 + 216/280 = 490 + 216/280 = 706/280 - 706/280 simplified gives 353/140
- So, 98/56 + 54/70 = 353/140
In mixed form: 273/140
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