Add 98/36 and 14/27
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 14/27
98/36 + 14/27 is 175/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
98/36 = 98 × 3/36 × 3 = 294/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108 - Add the two like fractions:
294/108 + 56/108 = 294 + 56/108 = 350/108 - 350/108 simplified gives 175/54
- So, 98/36 + 14/27 = 175/54
In mixed form: 313/54
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