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Add 2/3 and 54/98

2/3 + 54/98 is 179/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    2/3 = 2 × 98/3 × 98 = 196/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    54/98 = 54 × 3/98 × 3 = 162/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/294 + 162/294 = 196 + 162/294 = 358/294
  5. 358/294 simplified gives 179/147
  6. So, 2/3 + 54/98 = 179/147
    In mixed form: 132/147

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