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Add 98/64 and 14/54

1st number: 1 34/64, 2nd number: 14/54

98/64 + 14/54 is 1547/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 54 is 1728

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
    98/64 = 98 × 27/64 × 27 = 2646/1728
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 32 = 1728,
    14/54 = 14 × 32/54 × 32 = 448/1728
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1728 + 448/1728 = 2646 + 448/1728 = 3094/1728
  5. 3094/1728 simplified gives 1547/864
  6. So, 98/64 + 14/54 = 1547/864
    In mixed form: 1683/864

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