Add 27/6 and 20/98, Solve 4 3/6 + 20/98 as a fraction

Add 27/6 and 20/98

1^st number: 4 3/6, 2^nd number: 20/98

27/6 + 20/98 is 461/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
27/6 = 27 × 49/6 × 49 = 1323/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
20/98 = 20 × 3/98 × 3 = 60/294
Add the two like fractions:
1323/294 + 60/294 = 1323 + 60/294 = 1383/294
1383/294 simplified gives 461/98
So, 27/6 + 20/98 = 461/98
In mixed form: 469/98

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