Add 72/98 and 60/54, Solve 72/98 + 1 6/54 as a fraction

Add 72/98 and 60/54

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

72/98 + 60/54 is 814/441.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
72/98 = 72 × 27/98 × 27 = 1944/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
60/54 = 60 × 49/54 × 49 = 2940/2646
Add the two like fractions:
1944/2646 + 2940/2646 = 1944 + 2940/2646 = 4884/2646
4884/2646 simplified gives 814/441
So, 72/98 + 60/54 = 814/441
In mixed form: 1373/441

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