Add 27/98 and 15/21
27/98 + 15/21 is 97/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 21 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
15/21 = 15 × 14/21 × 14 = 210/294 - Add the two like fractions:
81/294 + 210/294 = 81 + 210/294 = 291/294 - 291/294 simplified gives 97/98
- So, 27/98 + 15/21 = 97/98
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