Add 27/15 and 4/98
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 4/98
27/15 + 4/98 is 451/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
27/15 = 27 × 98/15 × 98 = 2646/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/1470 + 60/1470 = 2646 + 60/1470 = 2706/1470 - 2706/1470 simplified gives 451/245
- So, 27/15 + 4/98 = 451/245
In mixed form: 1206/245
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