Add 98/54 and 36/48
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 36/48
98/54 + 36/48 is 277/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
98/54 = 98 × 8/54 × 8 = 784/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
784/432 + 324/432 = 784 + 324/432 = 1108/432 - 1108/432 simplified gives 277/108
- So, 98/54 + 36/48 = 277/108
In mixed form: 261/108
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