Add 5/54 and 42/98
5/54 + 42/98 is 197/378.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
245/2646 + 1134/2646 = 245 + 1134/2646 = 1379/2646 - 1379/2646 simplified gives 197/378
- So, 5/54 + 42/98 = 197/378
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