Add 4/98 and 18/54
4/98 + 18/54 is 55/147.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 27/98 × 27 = 108/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
18/54 = 18 × 49/54 × 49 = 882/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
108/2646 + 882/2646 = 108 + 882/2646 = 990/2646 - 990/2646 simplified gives 55/147
- So, 4/98 + 18/54 = 55/147
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