Add 27/98 and 54/72
27/98 + 54/72 is 201/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
27/98 = 27 × 36/98 × 36 = 972/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
54/72 = 54 × 49/72 × 49 = 2646/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
972/3528 + 2646/3528 = 972 + 2646/3528 = 3618/3528 - 3618/3528 simplified gives 201/196
- So, 27/98 + 54/72 = 201/196
In mixed form: 15/196
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