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Add 54/5 and 98/7

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 14 0/7

54/5 + 98/7 is 124/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    54/5 = 54 × 7/5 × 7 = 378/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    98/7 = 98 × 5/7 × 5 = 490/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/35 + 490/35 = 378 + 490/35 = 868/35
  5. 868/35 simplified gives 124/5
  6. So, 54/5 + 98/7 = 124/5
    In mixed form: 244/5

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