Add 54/3 and 4/98
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 4/98
54/3 + 4/98 is 884/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
54/3 = 54 × 98/3 × 98 = 5292/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
4/98 = 4 × 3/98 × 3 = 12/294 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/294 + 12/294 = 5292 + 12/294 = 5304/294 - 5304/294 simplified gives 884/49
- So, 54/3 + 4/98 = 884/49
In mixed form: 182/49
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