Add 12/27 and 6/98
12/27 + 6/98 is 223/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
12/27 = 12 × 98/27 × 98 = 1176/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/2646 + 162/2646 = 1176 + 162/2646 = 1338/2646 - 1338/2646 simplified gives 223/441
- So, 12/27 + 6/98 = 223/441
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