Add 27/98 and 36/96
27/98 + 36/96 is 255/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
27/98 = 27 × 48/98 × 48 = 1296/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
36/96 = 36 × 49/96 × 49 = 1764/4704 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/4704 + 1764/4704 = 1296 + 1764/4704 = 3060/4704 - 3060/4704 simplified gives 255/392
- So, 27/98 + 36/96 = 255/392
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