Add 98/72 and 1/54
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 1/54
98/72 + 1/54 is 149/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
98/72 = 98 × 3/72 × 3 = 294/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
1/54 = 1 × 4/54 × 4 = 4/216 - Add the two like fractions:
294/216 + 4/216 = 294 + 4/216 = 298/216 - 298/216 simplified gives 149/108
- So, 98/72 + 1/54 = 149/108
In mixed form: 141/108
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