Add 75/81 and 49/98
75/81 + 49/98 is 77/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 98 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
75/81 = 75 × 98/81 × 98 = 7350/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
49/98 = 49 × 81/98 × 81 = 3969/7938 - Add the two like fractions:
7350/7938 + 3969/7938 = 7350 + 3969/7938 = 11319/7938 - 11319/7938 simplified gives 77/54
- So, 75/81 + 49/98 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
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