Add 28/54 and 36/98
28/54 + 36/98 is 1172/1323.
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,
28/54 = 28 × 49/54 × 49 = 1372/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
36/98 = 36 × 27/98 × 27 = 972/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2646 + 972/2646 = 1372 + 972/2646 = 2344/2646 - 2344/2646 simplified gives 1172/1323
- So, 28/54 + 36/98 = 1172/1323
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