Add 54/98 and 42/70
54/98 + 42/70 is 282/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
54/98 = 54 × 5/98 × 5 = 270/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
42/70 = 42 × 7/70 × 7 = 294/490 - Add the two like fractions:
270/490 + 294/490 = 270 + 294/490 = 564/490 - 564/490 simplified gives 282/245
- So, 54/98 + 42/70 = 282/245
In mixed form: 137/245
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