Add 27/98 and 40/49
27/98 + 40/49 is 107/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 49 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
27/98 = 27 × 1/98 × 1 = 27/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
40/49 = 40 × 2/49 × 2 = 80/98 - Add the two like fractions:
27/98 + 80/98 = 27 + 80/98 = 107/98 - So, 27/98 + 40/49 = 107/98
In mixed form: 19/98
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