Add 50/98 and 7/27
50/98 + 7/27 is 1018/1323.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
7/27 = 7 × 98/27 × 98 = 686/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2646 + 686/2646 = 1350 + 686/2646 = 2036/2646 - 2036/2646 simplified gives 1018/1323
- So, 50/98 + 7/27 = 1018/1323
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