Add 48/54 and 63/98, Solve 48/54 + 63/98 as a fraction

Add 48/54 and 63/98

48/54 + 63/98 is 193/126.

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,
48/54 = 48 × 49/54 × 49 = 2352/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
63/98 = 63 × 27/98 × 27 = 1701/2646
Add the two like fractions:
2352/2646 + 1701/2646 = 2352 + 1701/2646 = 4053/2646
4053/2646 simplified gives 193/126
So, 48/54 + 63/98 = 193/126
In mixed form: 167/126

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