Add 27/84 and 16/98
27/84 + 16/98 is 95/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
27/84 = 27 × 7/84 × 7 = 189/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
16/98 = 16 × 6/98 × 6 = 96/588 - Add the two like fractions:
189/588 + 96/588 = 189 + 96/588 = 285/588 - 285/588 simplified gives 95/196
- So, 27/84 + 16/98 = 95/196
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