Add 54/98 and 45/70
54/98 + 45/70 is 117/98.
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,
45/70 = 45 × 7/70 × 7 = 315/490 - Add the two like fractions:
270/490 + 315/490 = 270 + 315/490 = 585/490 - 585/490 simplified gives 117/98
- So, 54/98 + 45/70 = 117/98
In mixed form: 119/98
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