Add 5/98 and 36/27
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 9/27
5/98 + 36/27 is 407/294.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 98/27 × 98 = 3528/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
135/2646 + 3528/2646 = 135 + 3528/2646 = 3663/2646 - 3663/2646 simplified gives 407/294
- So, 5/98 + 36/27 = 407/294
In mixed form: 1113/294
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