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Add 98/54 and 7/80

1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 7/80

98/54 + 7/80 is 4109/2160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    98/54 = 98 × 40/54 × 40 = 3920/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    7/80 = 7 × 27/80 × 27 = 189/2160
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3920/2160 + 189/2160 = 3920 + 189/2160 = 4109/2160
  5. So, 98/54 + 7/80 = 4109/2160
    In mixed form: 11949/2160

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