Add 98/27 and 4/48, Solve 3 17/27 + 4/48 as a fraction

Add 98/27 and 4/48

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 4/48

98/27 + 4/48 is 401/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
98/27 = 98 × 16/27 × 16 = 1568/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
4/48 = 4 × 9/48 × 9 = 36/432
Add the two like fractions:
1568/432 + 36/432 = 1568 + 36/432 = 1604/432
1604/432 simplified gives 401/108
So, 98/27 + 4/48 = 401/108
In mixed form: 377/108

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