Add 8/98 and 28/27, Solve 8/98 + 1 1/27 as a fraction

Add 8/98 and 28/27

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 1 1/27

8/98 + 28/27 is 1480/1323.

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,
8/98 = 8 × 27/98 × 27 = 216/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
28/27 = 28 × 98/27 × 98 = 2744/2646
Add the two like fractions:
216/2646 + 2744/2646 = 216 + 2744/2646 = 2960/2646
2960/2646 simplified gives 1480/1323
So, 8/98 + 28/27 = 1480/1323
In mixed form: 1157/1323

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