Add 27/98 and 12/4
1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 3 0/4
27/98 + 12/4 is 321/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
12/4 = 12 × 49/4 × 49 = 588/196 - Add the two like fractions:
54/196 + 588/196 = 54 + 588/196 = 642/196 - 642/196 simplified gives 321/98
- So, 27/98 + 12/4 = 321/98
In mixed form: 327/98
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