Add 98/54 and 70/50
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 1 20/50
98/54 + 70/50 is 434/135.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1350 + 1890/1350 = 2450 + 1890/1350 = 4340/1350 - 4340/1350 simplified gives 434/135
- So, 98/54 + 70/50 = 434/135
In mixed form: 329/135
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