Add 98/8 and 56/70
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 56/70
98/8 + 56/70 is 261/20.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/280 + 224/280 = 3430 + 224/280 = 3654/280 - 3654/280 simplified gives 261/20
- So, 98/8 + 56/70 = 261/20
In mixed form: 131/20
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