Add 1/98 and 40/27
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 13/27
1/98 + 40/27 is 3947/2646.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
40/27 = 40 × 98/27 × 98 = 3920/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
27/2646 + 3920/2646 = 27 + 3920/2646 = 3947/2646 - So, 1/98 + 40/27 = 3947/2646
In mixed form: 11301/2646
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