Add 16/98 and 12/27
16/98 + 12/27 is 268/441.
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,
16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
12/27 = 12 × 98/27 × 98 = 1176/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2646 + 1176/2646 = 432 + 1176/2646 = 1608/2646 - 1608/2646 simplified gives 268/441
- So, 16/98 + 12/27 = 268/441
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