Add 54/98 and 36/40
54/98 + 36/40 is 711/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 20 = 1960,
54/98 = 54 × 20/98 × 20 = 1080/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1960 + 1764/1960 = 1080 + 1764/1960 = 2844/1960 - 2844/1960 simplified gives 711/490
- So, 54/98 + 36/40 = 711/490
In mixed form: 1221/490
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