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Add 4/49 and 3/54

4/49 + 3/54 is 121/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    4/49 = 4 × 54/49 × 54 = 216/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    3/54 = 3 × 49/54 × 49 = 147/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/2646 + 147/2646 = 216 + 147/2646 = 363/2646
  5. 363/2646 simplified gives 121/882
  6. So, 4/49 + 3/54 = 121/882

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