Add 98/70 and 14/9
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 1 5/9
98/70 + 14/9 is 133/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
98/70 = 98 × 9/70 × 9 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
14/9 = 14 × 70/9 × 70 = 980/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 980/630 = 882 + 980/630 = 1862/630 - 1862/630 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 98/70 + 14/9 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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