Add 56/98 and 9/54
56/98 + 9/54 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
56/98 = 56 × 27/98 × 27 = 1512/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
9/54 = 9 × 49/54 × 49 = 441/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2646 + 441/2646 = 1512 + 441/2646 = 1953/2646 - 1953/2646 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 56/98 + 9/54 = 31/42
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