Add 2/54 and 60/98
2/54 + 60/98 is 859/1323.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 49/54 × 49 = 98/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
60/98 = 60 × 27/98 × 27 = 1620/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
98/2646 + 1620/2646 = 98 + 1620/2646 = 1718/2646 - 1718/2646 simplified gives 859/1323
- So, 2/54 + 60/98 = 859/1323
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