Add 5/12 and 27/98
5/12 + 27/98 is 407/588.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588 - Add the two like fractions:
245/588 + 162/588 = 245 + 162/588 = 407/588 - So, 5/12 + 27/98 = 407/588
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