Add 42/98 and 8/27
42/98 + 8/27 is 137/189.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
8/27 = 8 × 98/27 × 98 = 784/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2646 + 784/2646 = 1134 + 784/2646 = 1918/2646 - 1918/2646 simplified gives 137/189
- So, 42/98 + 8/27 = 137/189
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