Add 5/98 and 16/27
5/98 + 16/27 is 1703/2646.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
16/27 = 16 × 98/27 × 98 = 1568/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2646 + 1568/2646 = 135 + 1568/2646 = 1703/2646 - So, 5/98 + 16/27 = 1703/2646
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