Add 98/27 and 28/45
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 28/45
98/27 + 28/45 is 574/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
98/27 = 98 × 5/27 × 5 = 490/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
28/45 = 28 × 3/45 × 3 = 84/135 - Add the two like fractions:
490/135 + 84/135 = 490 + 84/135 = 574/135 - So, 98/27 + 28/45 = 574/135
In mixed form: 434/135
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