Add 98/54 and 80/45
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 1 35/45
98/54 + 80/45 is 97/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
80/45 = 80 × 6/45 × 6 = 480/270 - Add the two like fractions:
490/270 + 480/270 = 490 + 480/270 = 970/270 - 970/270 simplified gives 97/27
- So, 98/54 + 80/45 = 97/27
In mixed form: 316/27
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