Add 70/54 and 7/98, Solve 1 16/54 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 70/54 and 7/98

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 7/98

70/54 + 7/98 is 517/378.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 27/98 × 27 = 189/2646
Add the two like fractions:
3430/2646 + 189/2646 = 3430 + 189/2646 = 3619/2646
3619/2646 simplified gives 517/378
So, 70/54 + 7/98 = 517/378
In mixed form: 1139/378

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