Add 27/30 and 5/98
27/30 + 5/98 is 233/245.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/1470 + 75/1470 = 1323 + 75/1470 = 1398/1470 - 1398/1470 simplified gives 233/245
- So, 27/30 + 5/98 = 233/245
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