Add 50/98 and 45/54
50/98 + 45/54 is 395/294.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
45/54 = 45 × 49/54 × 49 = 2205/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2646 + 2205/2646 = 1350 + 2205/2646 = 3555/2646 - 3555/2646 simplified gives 395/294
- So, 50/98 + 45/54 = 395/294
In mixed form: 1101/294
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