Add 98/70 and 14/54
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 14/54
98/70 + 14/54 is 224/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
98/70 = 98 × 27/70 × 27 = 2646/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/1890 + 490/1890 = 2646 + 490/1890 = 3136/1890 - 3136/1890 simplified gives 224/135
- So, 98/70 + 14/54 = 224/135
In mixed form: 189/135
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