Add 4/84 and 49/27, Solve 4/84 + 1 22/27 as a fraction

Add 4/84 and 49/27

1^st number: 4/84, 2^nd number: 1 22/27

4/84 + 49/27 is 352/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 27 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
4/84 = 4 × 9/84 × 9 = 36/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
49/27 = 49 × 28/27 × 28 = 1372/756
Add the two like fractions:
36/756 + 1372/756 = 36 + 1372/756 = 1408/756
1408/756 simplified gives 352/189
So, 4/84 + 49/27 = 352/189
In mixed form: 1163/189

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