Add 54/98 and 45/60
54/98 + 45/60 is 255/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
54/98 = 54 × 30/98 × 30 = 1620/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
45/60 = 45 × 49/60 × 49 = 2205/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/2940 + 2205/2940 = 1620 + 2205/2940 = 3825/2940 - 3825/2940 simplified gives 255/196
- So, 54/98 + 45/60 = 255/196
In mixed form: 159/196
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