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Add 5/98 and 5/54

5/98 + 5/54 is 190/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2646 + 245/2646 = 135 + 245/2646 = 380/2646
  5. 380/2646 simplified gives 190/1323
  6. So, 5/98 + 5/54 = 190/1323

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