Add 98/70 and 5/28
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 5/28
98/70 + 5/28 is 221/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 25/140 = 196 + 25/140 = 221/140 - So, 98/70 + 5/28 = 221/140
In mixed form: 181/140
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