Add 8/27 and 7/98
8/27 + 7/98 is 139/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
8/27 = 8 × 98/27 × 98 = 784/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
7/98 = 7 × 27/98 × 27 = 189/2646 - Add the two like fractions:
784/2646 + 189/2646 = 784 + 189/2646 = 973/2646 - 973/2646 simplified gives 139/378
- So, 8/27 + 7/98 = 139/378
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