Add 3/98 and 27/80
3/98 + 27/80 is 1443/3920.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
3/98 = 3 × 40/98 × 40 = 120/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
27/80 = 27 × 49/80 × 49 = 1323/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
120/3920 + 1323/3920 = 120 + 1323/3920 = 1443/3920 - So, 3/98 + 27/80 = 1443/3920
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