Add 54/98 and 5/9
54/98 + 5/9 is 488/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
54/98 = 54 × 9/98 × 9 = 486/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Add the two like fractions:
486/882 + 490/882 = 486 + 490/882 = 976/882 - 976/882 simplified gives 488/441
- So, 54/98 + 5/9 = 488/441
In mixed form: 147/441
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