Add 54/98 and 8/14
54/98 + 8/14 is 55/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
54/98 = 54 × 1/98 × 1 = 54/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98 - Add the two like fractions:
54/98 + 56/98 = 54 + 56/98 = 110/98 - 110/98 simplified gives 55/49
- So, 54/98 + 8/14 = 55/49
In mixed form: 16/49
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