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Add 70/54 and 6/98

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 6/98

70/54 + 6/98 is 1796/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    70/54 = 70 × 49/54 × 49 = 3430/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/2646 + 162/2646 = 3430 + 162/2646 = 3592/2646
  5. 3592/2646 simplified gives 1796/1323
  6. So, 70/54 + 6/98 = 1796/1323
    In mixed form: 1473/1323

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