Add 54/98 and 27/56
54/98 + 27/56 is 405/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 56 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
54/98 = 54 × 4/98 × 4 = 216/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
27/56 = 27 × 7/56 × 7 = 189/392 - Add the two like fractions:
216/392 + 189/392 = 216 + 189/392 = 405/392 - So, 54/98 + 27/56 = 405/392
In mixed form: 113/392
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