Add 5/27 and 70/98
5/27 + 70/98 is 170/189.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 27/98 × 27 = 1890/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
490/2646 + 1890/2646 = 490 + 1890/2646 = 2380/2646 - 2380/2646 simplified gives 170/189
- So, 5/27 + 70/98 = 170/189
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