Add 98/27 and 4/80, Solve 3 17/27 + 4/80 as a fraction

Add 98/27 and 4/80

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 4/80

98/27 + 4/80 is 1987/540.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
98/27 = 98 × 80/27 × 80 = 7840/2160
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
4/80 = 4 × 27/80 × 27 = 108/2160
Add the two like fractions:
7840/2160 + 108/2160 = 7840 + 108/2160 = 7948/2160
7948/2160 simplified gives 1987/540
So, 98/27 + 4/80 = 1987/540
In mixed form: 3367/540

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