Add 27/12 and 4/98, Solve 2 3/12 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 4/98

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 4/98

27/12 + 4/98 is 449/196.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
27/12 = 27 × 49/12 × 49 = 1323/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588
Add the two like fractions:
1323/588 + 24/588 = 1323 + 24/588 = 1347/588
1347/588 simplified gives 449/196
So, 27/12 + 4/98 = 449/196
In mixed form: 257/196

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