Add 98/70 and 6/9
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 6/9
98/70 + 6/9 is 31/15.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 70/9 × 70 = 420/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 420/630 = 882 + 420/630 = 1302/630 - 1302/630 simplified gives 31/15
- So, 98/70 + 6/9 = 31/15
In mixed form: 21/15
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