Add 98/8 and 20/70
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 20/70
98/8 + 20/70 is 351/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
98/8 = 98 × 35/8 × 35 = 3430/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/280 + 80/280 = 3430 + 80/280 = 3510/280 - 3510/280 simplified gives 351/28
- So, 98/8 + 20/70 = 351/28
In mixed form: 1215/28
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