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Add 98/54 and 27/35

1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 27/35

98/54 + 27/35 is 2444/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    98/54 = 98 × 35/54 × 35 = 3430/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    27/35 = 27 × 54/35 × 54 = 1458/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3430/1890 + 1458/1890 = 3430 + 1458/1890 = 4888/1890
  5. 4888/1890 simplified gives 2444/945
  6. So, 98/54 + 27/35 = 2444/945
    In mixed form: 2554/945

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