Add 36/27 and 12/98
1st number: 1 9/27, 2nd number: 12/98
36/27 + 12/98 is 214/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
36/27 = 36 × 98/27 × 98 = 3528/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
12/98 = 12 × 27/98 × 27 = 324/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/2646 + 324/2646 = 3528 + 324/2646 = 3852/2646 - 3852/2646 simplified gives 214/147
- So, 36/27 + 12/98 = 214/147
In mixed form: 167/147
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