Add 63/54 and 54/98, Solve 1 9/54 + 54/98 as a fraction

Add 63/54 and 54/98

1^st number: 1 9/54, 2^nd number: 54/98

63/54 + 54/98 is 505/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
54/98 = 54 × 27/98 × 27 = 1458/2646
Add the two like fractions:
3087/2646 + 1458/2646 = 3087 + 1458/2646 = 4545/2646
4545/2646 simplified gives 505/294
So, 63/54 + 54/98 = 505/294
In mixed form: 1211/294

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