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Add 5/98 and 54/3

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 18 0/3

5/98 + 54/3 is 1769/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    54/3 = 54 × 98/3 × 98 = 5292/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/294 + 5292/294 = 15 + 5292/294 = 5307/294
  5. 5307/294 simplified gives 1769/98
  6. So, 5/98 + 54/3 = 1769/98
    In mixed form: 185/98

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