Add 98/64 and 45/70
1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 45/70
98/64 + 45/70 is 487/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
98/64 = 98 × 35/64 × 35 = 3430/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
45/70 = 45 × 32/70 × 32 = 1440/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2240 + 1440/2240 = 3430 + 1440/2240 = 4870/2240 - 4870/2240 simplified gives 487/224
- So, 98/64 + 45/70 = 487/224
In mixed form: 239/224
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