Add 1/98 and 70/54, Solve 1/98 + 1 16/54 as a fraction

Add 1/98 and 70/54

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

1/98 + 70/54 is 3457/2646.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
70/54 = 70 × 49/54 × 49 = 3430/2646
Add the two like fractions:
27/2646 + 3430/2646 = 27 + 3430/2646 = 3457/2646
So, 1/98 + 70/54 = 3457/2646
In mixed form: 1811/2646

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