Add 36/98 and 20/27
36/98 + 20/27 is 1466/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
36/98 = 36 × 27/98 × 27 = 972/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
20/27 = 20 × 98/27 × 98 = 1960/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2646 + 1960/2646 = 972 + 1960/2646 = 2932/2646 - 2932/2646 simplified gives 1466/1323
- So, 36/98 + 20/27 = 1466/1323
In mixed form: 1143/1323
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