Add 27/30 and 20/98
27/30 + 20/98 is 541/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
27/30 = 27 × 49/30 × 49 = 1323/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/1470 + 300/1470 = 1323 + 300/1470 = 1623/1470 - 1623/1470 simplified gives 541/490
- So, 27/30 + 20/98 = 541/490
In mixed form: 151/490
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