Add 14/54 and 16/98
14/54 + 16/98 is 559/1323.
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,
14/54 = 14 × 49/54 × 49 = 686/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
686/2646 + 432/2646 = 686 + 432/2646 = 1118/2646 - 1118/2646 simplified gives 559/1323
- So, 14/54 + 16/98 = 559/1323
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