Add 27/98 and 15/28
27/98 + 15/28 is 159/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 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 28 × 7 = 196,
15/28 = 15 × 7/28 × 7 = 105/196 - Add the two like fractions:
54/196 + 105/196 = 54 + 105/196 = 159/196 - So, 27/98 + 15/28 = 159/196
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