Add 54/98 and 18/80
54/98 + 18/80 is 1521/1960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
54/98 = 54 × 40/98 × 40 = 2160/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
18/80 = 18 × 49/80 × 49 = 882/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/3920 + 882/3920 = 2160 + 882/3920 = 3042/3920 - 3042/3920 simplified gives 1521/1960
- So, 54/98 + 18/80 = 1521/1960
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