Add 42/27 and 10/98, Solve 1 15/27 + 10/98 as a fraction

Add 42/27 and 10/98

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 10/98

42/27 + 10/98 is 731/441.

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,
42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
10/98 = 10 × 27/98 × 27 = 270/2646
Add the two like fractions:
4116/2646 + 270/2646 = 4116 + 270/2646 = 4386/2646
4386/2646 simplified gives 731/441
So, 42/27 + 10/98 = 731/441
In mixed form: 1290/441

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