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

Add 4/27 and 12/98

4/27 + 12/98 is 358/1323.

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,
4/27 = 4 × 98/27 × 98 = 392/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
12/98 = 12 × 27/98 × 27 = 324/2646
Add the two like fractions:
392/2646 + 324/2646 = 392 + 324/2646 = 716/2646
716/2646 simplified gives 358/1323
So, 4/27 + 12/98 = 358/1323

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