Add 27/98 and 16/80
27/98 + 16/80 is 233/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
27/98 = 27 × 40/98 × 40 = 1080/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
16/80 = 16 × 49/80 × 49 = 784/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/3920 + 784/3920 = 1080 + 784/3920 = 1864/3920 - 1864/3920 simplified gives 233/490
- So, 27/98 + 16/80 = 233/490
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