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Add 81/98 and 27/14

1st number: 81/98, 2nd number: 1 13/14

81/98 + 27/14 is 135/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 14 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    81/98 = 81 × 1/98 × 1 = 81/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    27/14 = 27 × 7/14 × 7 = 189/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/98 + 189/98 = 81 + 189/98 = 270/98
  5. 270/98 simplified gives 135/49
  6. So, 81/98 + 27/14 = 135/49
    In mixed form: 237/49

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