Add 27/98 and 8/12
27/98 + 8/12 is 277/294.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 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 12 × 49 = 588,
8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588 - Add the two like fractions:
162/588 + 392/588 = 162 + 392/588 = 554/588 - 554/588 simplified gives 277/294
- So, 27/98 + 8/12 = 277/294
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