Add 5/54 and 15/98
5/54 + 15/98 is 325/1323.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
15/98 = 15 × 27/98 × 27 = 405/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
245/2646 + 405/2646 = 245 + 405/2646 = 650/2646 - 650/2646 simplified gives 325/1323
- So, 5/54 + 15/98 = 325/1323
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