Add 15/27 and 12/98
15/27 + 12/98 is 299/441.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 98/27 × 98 = 1470/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
12/98 = 12 × 27/98 × 27 = 324/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2646 + 324/2646 = 1470 + 324/2646 = 1794/2646 - 1794/2646 simplified gives 299/441
- So, 15/27 + 12/98 = 299/441
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