Add 63/36 and 27/98
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 27/98
63/36 + 27/98 is 397/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
63/36 = 63 × 49/36 × 49 = 3087/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
27/98 = 27 × 18/98 × 18 = 486/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/1764 + 486/1764 = 3087 + 486/1764 = 3573/1764 - 3573/1764 simplified gives 397/196
- So, 63/36 + 27/98 = 397/196
In mixed form: 25/196
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