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Add 3/98 and 27/14

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 13/14

3/98 + 27/14 is 96/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    3/98 = 3 × 1/98 × 1 = 3/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    27/14 = 27 × 7/14 × 7 = 189/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/98 + 189/98 = 3 + 189/98 = 192/98
  5. 192/98 simplified gives 96/49
  6. So, 3/98 + 27/14 = 96/49
    In mixed form: 147/49

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