Add 20/98 and 35/27
1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 1 8/27
20/98 + 35/27 is 1985/1323.
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,
20/98 = 20 × 27/98 × 27 = 540/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
35/27 = 35 × 98/27 × 98 = 3430/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
540/2646 + 3430/2646 = 540 + 3430/2646 = 3970/2646 - 3970/2646 simplified gives 1985/1323
- So, 20/98 + 35/27 = 1985/1323
In mixed form: 1662/1323
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