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Add 35/54 and 9/98

35/54 + 9/98 is 979/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    35/54 = 35 × 49/54 × 49 = 1715/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    9/98 = 9 × 27/98 × 27 = 243/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1715/2646 + 243/2646 = 1715 + 243/2646 = 1958/2646
  5. 1958/2646 simplified gives 979/1323
  6. So, 35/54 + 9/98 = 979/1323

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