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Add 98/54 and 90/98

1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 90/98

98/54 + 90/98 is 3616/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    98/54 = 98 × 49/54 × 49 = 4802/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    90/98 = 90 × 27/98 × 27 = 2430/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/2646 + 2430/2646 = 4802 + 2430/2646 = 7232/2646
  5. 7232/2646 simplified gives 3616/1323
  6. So, 98/54 + 90/98 = 3616/1323
    In mixed form: 2970/1323

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