Add 98/54 and 7/5
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 1 2/5
98/54 + 7/5 is 434/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
7/5 = 7 × 54/5 × 54 = 378/270 - Add the two like fractions:
490/270 + 378/270 = 490 + 378/270 = 868/270 - 868/270 simplified gives 434/135
- So, 98/54 + 7/5 = 434/135
In mixed form: 329/135
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