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Add 27/14 and 45/98

1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 45/98

27/14 + 45/98 is 117/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    27/14 = 27 × 7/14 × 7 = 189/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    45/98 = 45 × 1/98 × 1 = 45/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/98 + 45/98 = 189 + 45/98 = 234/98
  5. 234/98 simplified gives 117/49
  6. So, 27/14 + 45/98 = 117/49
    In mixed form: 219/49

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