Add 12/98 and 36/27
1st number: 12/98, 2nd number: 1 9/27
12/98 + 36/27 is 214/147.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 27/98 × 27 = 324/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
36/27 = 36 × 98/27 × 98 = 3528/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
324/2646 + 3528/2646 = 324 + 3528/2646 = 3852/2646 - 3852/2646 simplified gives 214/147
- So, 12/98 + 36/27 = 214/147
In mixed form: 167/147
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