Add 27/48 and 24/98
27/48 + 24/98 is 633/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
27/48 = 27 × 49/48 × 49 = 1323/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
24/98 = 24 × 24/98 × 24 = 576/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/2352 + 576/2352 = 1323 + 576/2352 = 1899/2352 - 1899/2352 simplified gives 633/784
- So, 27/48 + 24/98 = 633/784
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