Add 54/98 and 27/48
54/98 + 27/48 is 873/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
54/98 = 54 × 24/98 × 24 = 1296/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2352 + 1323/2352 = 1296 + 1323/2352 = 2619/2352 - 2619/2352 simplified gives 873/784
- So, 54/98 + 27/48 = 873/784
In mixed form: 189/784
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/98+54/48 54/98+27/96 54/98+81/48