Add 27/84 and 80/98
27/84 + 80/98 is 223/196.
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,
80/98 = 80 × 6/98 × 6 = 480/588 - Add the two like fractions:
189/588 + 480/588 = 189 + 480/588 = 669/588 - 669/588 simplified gives 223/196
- So, 27/84 + 80/98 = 223/196
In mixed form: 127/196
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