Add 42/98 and 1/54
42/98 + 1/54 is 169/378.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
1/54 = 1 × 49/54 × 49 = 49/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2646 + 49/2646 = 1134 + 49/2646 = 1183/2646 - 1183/2646 simplified gives 169/378
- So, 42/98 + 1/54 = 169/378
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