Add 54/98 and 20/28
54/98 + 20/28 is 62/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
54/98 = 54 × 2/98 × 2 = 108/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Add the two like fractions:
108/196 + 140/196 = 108 + 140/196 = 248/196 - 248/196 simplified gives 62/49
- So, 54/98 + 20/28 = 62/49
In mixed form: 113/49
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