Add 98/72 and 60/70, Solve 1 26/72 + 60/70 as a fraction

Add 98/72 and 60/70

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 60/70

98/72 + 60/70 is 559/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
60/70 = 60 × 36/70 × 36 = 2160/2520
Add the two like fractions:
3430/2520 + 2160/2520 = 3430 + 2160/2520 = 5590/2520
5590/2520 simplified gives 559/252
So, 98/72 + 60/70 = 559/252
In mixed form: 255/252

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