Add 27/98 and 5/54
27/98 + 5/54 is 487/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
27/98 = 27 × 27/98 × 27 = 729/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
5/54 = 5 × 49/54 × 49 = 245/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
729/2646 + 245/2646 = 729 + 245/2646 = 974/2646 - 974/2646 simplified gives 487/1323
- So, 27/98 + 5/54 = 487/1323
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