Add 20/27 and 16/98
20/27 + 16/98 is 1196/1323.
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,
20/27 = 20 × 98/27 × 98 = 1960/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/2646 + 432/2646 = 1960 + 432/2646 = 2392/2646 - 2392/2646 simplified gives 1196/1323
- So, 20/27 + 16/98 = 1196/1323
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