Add 30/27 and 9/98, Solve 1 3/27 + 9/98 as a fraction

Add 30/27 and 9/98

1^st number: 1 3/27, 2^nd number: 9/98

30/27 + 9/98 is 1061/882.

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,
30/27 = 30 × 98/27 × 98 = 2940/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
9/98 = 9 × 27/98 × 27 = 243/2646
Add the two like fractions:
2940/2646 + 243/2646 = 2940 + 243/2646 = 3183/2646
3183/2646 simplified gives 1061/882
So, 30/27 + 9/98 = 1061/882
In mixed form: 1179/882

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