Add 54/98 and 54/35
1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 1 19/35
54/98 + 54/35 is 513/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 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 35 × 14 = 490,
54/35 = 54 × 14/35 × 14 = 756/490 - Add the two like fractions:
270/490 + 756/490 = 270 + 756/490 = 1026/490 - 1026/490 simplified gives 513/245
- So, 54/98 + 54/35 = 513/245
In mixed form: 223/245
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