Add 27/14 and 8/49
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 8/49
27/14 + 8/49 is 205/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
27/14 = 27 × 7/14 × 7 = 189/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98 - Add the two like fractions:
189/98 + 16/98 = 189 + 16/98 = 205/98 - So, 27/14 + 8/49 = 205/98
In mixed form: 29/98
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