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Add 3/98 and 27/7

1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 3 6/7

3/98 + 27/7 is 381/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 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 7 × 14 = 98,
    27/7 = 27 × 14/7 × 14 = 378/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/98 + 378/98 = 3 + 378/98 = 381/98
  5. So, 3/98 + 27/7 = 381/98
    In mixed form: 387/98

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