Add 70/54 and 3/98
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 3/98
70/54 + 3/98 is 3511/2646.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
70/54 = 70 × 49/54 × 49 = 3430/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2646 + 81/2646 = 3430 + 81/2646 = 3511/2646 - So, 70/54 + 3/98 = 3511/2646
In mixed form: 1865/2646
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