Add 2/98 and 16/54
2/98 + 16/54 is 419/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
16/54 = 16 × 49/54 × 49 = 784/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
54/2646 + 784/2646 = 54 + 784/2646 = 838/2646 - 838/2646 simplified gives 419/1323
- So, 2/98 + 16/54 = 419/1323
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