Add 72/54 and 6/98
1st number: 1 18/54, 2nd number: 6/98
72/54 + 6/98 is 205/147.
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,
72/54 = 72 × 49/54 × 49 = 3528/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2646 + 162/2646 = 3528 + 162/2646 = 3690/2646 - 3690/2646 simplified gives 205/147
- So, 72/54 + 6/98 = 205/147
In mixed form: 158/147
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