Add 27/45 and 42/98
27/45 + 42/98 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
27/45 = 27 × 98/45 × 98 = 2646/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
42/98 = 42 × 45/98 × 45 = 1890/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/4410 + 1890/4410 = 2646 + 1890/4410 = 4536/4410 - 4536/4410 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 27/45 + 42/98 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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