Add 27/98 and 50/45
1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 1 5/45
27/98 + 50/45 is 1223/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
27/98 = 27 × 45/98 × 45 = 1215/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/4410 + 4900/4410 = 1215 + 4900/4410 = 6115/4410 - 6115/4410 simplified gives 1223/882
- So, 27/98 + 50/45 = 1223/882
In mixed form: 1341/882
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