Add 98/56 and 10/27
1st number: 1 42/56, 2nd number: 10/27
98/56 + 10/27 is 229/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
98/56 = 98 × 27/56 × 27 = 2646/1512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
10/27 = 10 × 56/27 × 56 = 560/1512 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/1512 + 560/1512 = 2646 + 560/1512 = 3206/1512 - 3206/1512 simplified gives 229/108
- So, 98/56 + 10/27 = 229/108
In mixed form: 213/108
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