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Add 54/98 and 8/14

54/98 + 8/14 is 55/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    54/98 = 54 × 1/98 × 1 = 54/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/98 + 56/98 = 54 + 56/98 = 110/98
  5. 110/98 simplified gives 55/49
  6. So, 54/98 + 8/14 = 55/49
    In mixed form: 16/49

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