Add 98/54 and 10/45
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 10/45
98/54 + 10/45 is 55/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
10/45 = 10 × 6/45 × 6 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
490/270 + 60/270 = 490 + 60/270 = 550/270 - 550/270 simplified gives 55/27
- So, 98/54 + 10/45 = 55/27
In mixed form: 21/27
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