Add 28/27 and 4/98, Solve 1 1/27 + 4/98 as a fraction

Add 28/27 and 4/98

1^st number: 1 1/27, 2^nd number: 4/98

28/27 + 4/98 is 1426/1323.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
28/27 = 28 × 98/27 × 98 = 2744/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
4/98 = 4 × 27/98 × 27 = 108/2646
Add the two like fractions:
2744/2646 + 108/2646 = 2744 + 108/2646 = 2852/2646
2852/2646 simplified gives 1426/1323
So, 28/27 + 4/98 = 1426/1323
In mixed form: 1103/1323

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