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Add 81/54 and 70/98

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 70/98

81/54 + 70/98 is 31/14.

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,
    81/54 = 81 × 49/54 × 49 = 3969/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    70/98 = 70 × 27/98 × 27 = 1890/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3969/2646 + 1890/2646 = 3969 + 1890/2646 = 5859/2646
  5. 5859/2646 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 81/54 + 70/98 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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