Add 98/54 and 3/8
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 3/8
98/54 + 3/8 is 473/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
98/54 = 98 × 4/54 × 4 = 392/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
392/216 + 81/216 = 392 + 81/216 = 473/216 - So, 98/54 + 3/8 = 473/216
In mixed form: 241/216
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