Add 5/98 and 7/54
5/98 + 7/54 is 239/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
7/54 = 7 × 49/54 × 49 = 343/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2646 + 343/2646 = 135 + 343/2646 = 478/2646 - 478/2646 simplified gives 239/1323
- So, 5/98 + 7/54 = 239/1323
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