Add 98/54 and 8/36
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 8/36
98/54 + 8/36 is 55/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
98/54 = 98 × 2/54 × 2 = 196/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
8/36 = 8 × 3/36 × 3 = 24/108 - Add the two like fractions:
196/108 + 24/108 = 196 + 24/108 = 220/108 - 220/108 simplified gives 55/27
- So, 98/54 + 8/36 = 55/27
In mixed form: 21/27
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