Add 27/98 and 45/56, Solve 27/98 + 45/56 as a fraction

Add 27/98 and 45/56

27/98 + 45/56 is 423/392.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
27/98 = 27 × 4/98 × 4 = 108/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
45/56 = 45 × 7/56 × 7 = 315/392
Add the two like fractions:
108/392 + 315/392 = 108 + 315/392 = 423/392
So, 27/98 + 45/56 = 423/392
In mixed form: 131/392

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