Add 54/98 and 50/45
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 1 5/45
54/98 + 50/45 is 733/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
54/98 = 54 × 45/98 × 45 = 2430/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/4410 + 4900/4410 = 2430 + 4900/4410 = 7330/4410 - 7330/4410 simplified gives 733/441
- So, 54/98 + 50/45 = 733/441
In mixed form: 1292/441
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