Add 9/54 and 15/98
9/54 + 15/98 is 47/147.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 49/54 × 49 = 441/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
15/98 = 15 × 27/98 × 27 = 405/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
441/2646 + 405/2646 = 441 + 405/2646 = 846/2646 - 846/2646 simplified gives 47/147
- So, 9/54 + 15/98 = 47/147
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