Add 21/18 and 27/98
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 27/98
21/18 + 27/98 is 212/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
21/18 = 21 × 49/18 × 49 = 1029/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/882 + 243/882 = 1029 + 243/882 = 1272/882 - 1272/882 simplified gives 212/147
- So, 21/18 + 27/98 = 212/147
In mixed form: 165/147
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