Add 98/5 and 18/27
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 18/27
98/5 + 18/27 is 304/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
98/5 = 98 × 27/5 × 27 = 2646/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/135 + 90/135 = 2646 + 90/135 = 2736/135 - 2736/135 simplified gives 304/15
- So, 98/5 + 18/27 = 304/15
In mixed form: 204/15
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