Add 27/98 and 16/35
27/98 + 16/35 is 359/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 35 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
16/35 = 16 × 14/35 × 14 = 224/490 - Add the two like fractions:
135/490 + 224/490 = 135 + 224/490 = 359/490 - So, 27/98 + 16/35 = 359/490
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