Add 54/70 and 48/98
54/70 + 48/98 is 309/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
54/70 = 54 × 7/70 × 7 = 378/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
48/98 = 48 × 5/98 × 5 = 240/490 - Add the two like fractions:
378/490 + 240/490 = 378 + 240/490 = 618/490 - 618/490 simplified gives 309/245
- So, 54/70 + 48/98 = 309/245
In mixed form: 164/245
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