Add 27/98 and 25/15, Solve 27/98 + 1 10/15 as a fraction

Add 27/98 and 25/15

1^st number: 27/98, 2^nd number: 1 10/15

27/98 + 25/15 is 571/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
25/15 = 25 × 98/15 × 98 = 2450/1470
Add the two like fractions:
405/1470 + 2450/1470 = 405 + 2450/1470 = 2855/1470
2855/1470 simplified gives 571/294
So, 27/98 + 25/15 = 571/294
In mixed form: 1277/294

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad