Add 98/9 and 42/70
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 42/70
98/9 + 42/70 is 517/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
98/9 = 98 × 70/9 × 70 = 6860/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
42/70 = 42 × 9/70 × 9 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
6860/630 + 378/630 = 6860 + 378/630 = 7238/630 - 7238/630 simplified gives 517/45
- So, 98/9 + 42/70 = 517/45
In mixed form: 1122/45
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