Add 50/27 and 1/98, Solve 1 23/27 + 1/98 as a fraction

Add 50/27 and 1/98

1^st number: 1 23/27, 2^nd number: 1/98

50/27 + 1/98 is 4927/2646.

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,
50/27 = 50 × 98/27 × 98 = 4900/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646
Add the two like fractions:
4900/2646 + 27/2646 = 4900 + 27/2646 = 4927/2646
So, 50/27 + 1/98 = 4927/2646
In mixed form: 12281/2646

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