Add 27/98 and 40/80
27/98 + 40/80 is 38/49.
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,
40/80 = 40 × 49/80 × 49 = 1960/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/3920 + 1960/3920 = 1080 + 1960/3920 = 3040/3920 - 3040/3920 simplified gives 38/49
- So, 27/98 + 40/80 = 38/49
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