Add 10/12 and 27/98
10/12 + 27/98 is 163/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
10/12 = 10 × 49/12 × 49 = 490/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588 - Add the two like fractions:
490/588 + 162/588 = 490 + 162/588 = 652/588 - 652/588 simplified gives 163/147
- So, 10/12 + 27/98 = 163/147
In mixed form: 116/147
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