Add 5/27 and 3/98
5/27 + 3/98 is 571/2646.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 98/27 × 98 = 490/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2646 + 81/2646 = 490 + 81/2646 = 571/2646 - So, 5/27 + 3/98 = 571/2646
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