Add 98/54 and 6/50
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 6/50
98/54 + 6/50 is 1306/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
98/54 = 98 × 25/54 × 25 = 2450/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1350 + 162/1350 = 2450 + 162/1350 = 2612/1350 - 2612/1350 simplified gives 1306/675
- So, 98/54 + 6/50 = 1306/675
In mixed form: 1631/675
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