Add 4/98 and 27/54, Solve 4/98 + 27/54 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 27/54

4/98 + 27/54 is 53/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
4/98 = 4 × 27/98 × 27 = 108/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
27/54 = 27 × 49/54 × 49 = 1323/2646
Add the two like fractions:
108/2646 + 1323/2646 = 108 + 1323/2646 = 1431/2646
1431/2646 simplified gives 53/98
So, 4/98 + 27/54 = 53/98

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