Add 1/98 and 80/27, Solve 1/98 + 2 26/27 as a fraction

Add 1/98 and 80/27

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

1/98 + 80/27 is 7867/2646.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
80/27 = 80 × 98/27 × 98 = 7840/2646
Add the two like fractions:
27/2646 + 7840/2646 = 27 + 7840/2646 = 7867/2646
So, 1/98 + 80/27 = 7867/2646
In mixed form: 22575/2646

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