Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 27/98 and 27/56

27/98 + 27/56 is 297/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    27/98 = 27 × 4/98 × 4 = 108/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    27/56 = 27 × 7/56 × 7 = 189/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/392 + 189/392 = 108 + 189/392 = 297/392
  5. So, 27/98 + 27/56 = 297/392

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com