Add 27/98 and 70/84
27/98 + 70/84 is 163/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588 - Add the two like fractions:
162/588 + 490/588 = 162 + 490/588 = 652/588 - 652/588 simplified gives 163/147
- So, 27/98 + 70/84 = 163/147
In mixed form: 116/147
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