Add 27/20 and 9/98
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 9/98
27/20 + 9/98 is 1413/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
9/98 = 9 × 10/98 × 10 = 90/980 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/980 + 90/980 = 1323 + 90/980 = 1413/980 - So, 27/20 + 9/98 = 1413/980
In mixed form: 1433/980
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