Add 98/70 and 50/90
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 50/90
98/70 + 50/90 is 88/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 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 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 350/630 = 882 + 350/630 = 1232/630 - 1232/630 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 98/70 + 50/90 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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