Add 56/98 and 20/27
56/98 + 20/27 is 248/189.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 27/98 × 27 = 1512/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
20/27 = 20 × 98/27 × 98 = 1960/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2646 + 1960/2646 = 1512 + 1960/2646 = 3472/2646 - 3472/2646 simplified gives 248/189
- So, 56/98 + 20/27 = 248/189
In mixed form: 159/189
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