Add 4/98 and 42/27, Solve 4/98 + 1 15/27 as a fraction

Add 4/98 and 42/27

1^st number: 4/98, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/98 + 42/27 is 704/441.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 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 27 × 98 = 2646,
42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646
Add the two like fractions:
108/2646 + 4116/2646 = 108 + 4116/2646 = 4224/2646
4224/2646 simplified gives 704/441
So, 4/98 + 42/27 = 704/441
In mixed form: 1263/441

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