Add 98/54 and 6/20
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 6/20
98/54 + 6/20 is 571/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
98/54 = 98 × 10/54 × 10 = 980/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
6/20 = 6 × 27/20 × 27 = 162/540 - Add the two like fractions:
980/540 + 162/540 = 980 + 162/540 = 1142/540 - 1142/540 simplified gives 571/270
- So, 98/54 + 6/20 = 571/270
In mixed form: 231/270
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