Add 98/70 and 90/64
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 1 26/64
98/70 + 90/64 is 449/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
98/70 = 98 × 32/70 × 32 = 3136/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
90/64 = 90 × 35/64 × 35 = 3150/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
3136/2240 + 3150/2240 = 3136 + 3150/2240 = 6286/2240 - 6286/2240 simplified gives 449/160
- So, 98/70 + 90/64 = 449/160
In mixed form: 2129/160
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