Add 98/80 and 7/54
1st number: 1 18/80, 2nd number: 7/54
98/80 + 7/54 is 1463/1080.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
98/80 = 98 × 27/80 × 27 = 2646/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
7/54 = 7 × 40/54 × 40 = 280/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/2160 + 280/2160 = 2646 + 280/2160 = 2926/2160 - 2926/2160 simplified gives 1463/1080
- So, 98/80 + 7/54 = 1463/1080
In mixed form: 1383/1080
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