Add 45/98 and 21/27
45/98 + 21/27 is 1091/882.
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,
45/98 = 45 × 27/98 × 27 = 1215/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
21/27 = 21 × 98/27 × 98 = 2058/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2646 + 2058/2646 = 1215 + 2058/2646 = 3273/2646 - 3273/2646 simplified gives 1091/882
- So, 45/98 + 21/27 = 1091/882
In mixed form: 1209/882
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