Add 12/27 and 7/98, Solve 12/27 + 7/98 as a fraction

Add 12/27 and 7/98

12/27 + 7/98 is 65/126.

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,
7/98 = 7 × 27/98 × 27 = 189/2646
Add the two like fractions:
1176/2646 + 189/2646 = 1176 + 189/2646 = 1365/2646
1365/2646 simplified gives 65/126
So, 12/27 + 7/98 = 65/126

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