Add 42/27 and 54/98
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 54/98
42/27 + 54/98 is 929/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
54/98 = 54 × 27/98 × 27 = 1458/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
4116/2646 + 1458/2646 = 4116 + 1458/2646 = 5574/2646 - 5574/2646 simplified gives 929/441
- So, 42/27 + 54/98 = 929/441
In mixed form: 247/441
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