Add 98/70 and 2/4
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 2/4
98/70 + 2/4 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
98/70 = 98 × 2/70 × 2 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 70/140 = 196 + 70/140 = 266/140 - 266/140 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 98/70 + 2/4 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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