Add 98/70 and 75/90
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 75/90
98/70 + 75/90 is 67/30.
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,
75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
882/630 + 525/630 = 882 + 525/630 = 1407/630 - 1407/630 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 98/70 + 75/90 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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