Add 10/54 and 42/98
10/54 + 42/98 is 116/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2646 + 1134/2646 = 490 + 1134/2646 = 1624/2646 - 1624/2646 simplified gives 116/189
- So, 10/54 + 42/98 = 116/189
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