Add 98/27 and 4/8, Solve 3 17/27 + 4/8 as a fraction

Add 98/27 and 4/8

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 4/8

98/27 + 4/8 is 223/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
98/27 = 98 × 8/27 × 8 = 784/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216
Add the two like fractions:
784/216 + 108/216 = 784 + 108/216 = 892/216
892/216 simplified gives 223/54
So, 98/27 + 4/8 = 223/54
In mixed form: 47/54

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