Add 3/6 and 27/98
3/6 + 27/98 is 38/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Add the two like fractions:
147/294 + 81/294 = 147 + 81/294 = 228/294 - 228/294 simplified gives 38/49
- So, 3/6 + 27/98 = 38/49
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