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Add 54/9 and 25/98

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 25/98

54/9 + 25/98 is 613/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    54/9 = 54 × 98/9 × 98 = 5292/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/882 + 225/882 = 5292 + 225/882 = 5517/882
  5. 5517/882 simplified gives 613/98
  6. So, 54/9 + 25/98 = 613/98
    In mixed form: 625/98

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