Add 54/27 and 36/98
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 36/98
54/27 + 36/98 is 116/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
54/27 = 54 × 98/27 × 98 = 5292/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
36/98 = 36 × 27/98 × 27 = 972/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/2646 + 972/2646 = 5292 + 972/2646 = 6264/2646 - 6264/2646 simplified gives 116/49
- So, 54/27 + 36/98 = 116/49
In mixed form: 218/49
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