Add 98/27 and 63/18
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 3 9/18
98/27 + 63/18 is 385/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
98/27 = 98 × 2/27 × 2 = 196/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
63/18 = 63 × 3/18 × 3 = 189/54 - Add the two like fractions:
196/54 + 189/54 = 196 + 189/54 = 385/54 - So, 98/27 + 63/18 = 385/54
In mixed form: 77/54
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