Add 15/27 and 3/98
15/27 + 3/98 is 517/882.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1470/2646 + 81/2646 = 1470 + 81/2646 = 1551/2646 - 1551/2646 simplified gives 517/882
- So, 15/27 + 3/98 = 517/882
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