Add 48/27 and 27/98, Solve 1 21/27 + 27/98 as a fraction

Add 48/27 and 27/98

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 27/98

48/27 + 27/98 is 1811/882.

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,
48/27 = 48 × 98/27 × 98 = 4704/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
27/98 = 27 × 27/98 × 27 = 729/2646
Add the two like fractions:
4704/2646 + 729/2646 = 4704 + 729/2646 = 5433/2646
5433/2646 simplified gives 1811/882
So, 48/27 + 27/98 = 1811/882
In mixed form: 247/882

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