Add 27/98 and 15/50
27/98 + 15/50 is 141/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
27/98 = 27 × 25/98 × 25 = 675/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
15/50 = 15 × 49/50 × 49 = 735/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
675/2450 + 735/2450 = 675 + 735/2450 = 1410/2450 - 1410/2450 simplified gives 141/245
- So, 27/98 + 15/50 = 141/245
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