Add 56/98 and 21/27
56/98 + 21/27 is 85/63.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 98/27 × 98 = 2058/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2646 + 2058/2646 = 1512 + 2058/2646 = 3570/2646 - 3570/2646 simplified gives 85/63
- So, 56/98 + 21/27 = 85/63
In mixed form: 122/63
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