Add 98/54 and 14/30
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 14/30
98/54 + 14/30 is 308/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
14/30 = 14 × 9/30 × 9 = 126/270 - Add the two like fractions:
490/270 + 126/270 = 490 + 126/270 = 616/270 - 616/270 simplified gives 308/135
- So, 98/54 + 14/30 = 308/135
In mixed form: 238/135
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