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Add 54/45 and 60/98

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 60/98

54/45 + 60/98 is 444/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
    54/45 = 54 × 98/45 × 98 = 5292/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    60/98 = 60 × 45/98 × 45 = 2700/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/4410 + 2700/4410 = 5292 + 2700/4410 = 7992/4410
  5. 7992/4410 simplified gives 444/245
  6. So, 54/45 + 60/98 = 444/245
    In mixed form: 1199/245

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