Add 4/54 and 7/98
4/54 + 7/98 is 55/378.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 49/54 × 49 = 196/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
7/98 = 7 × 27/98 × 27 = 189/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
196/2646 + 189/2646 = 196 + 189/2646 = 385/2646 - 385/2646 simplified gives 55/378
- So, 4/54 + 7/98 = 55/378
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