Add 98/36 and 27/48, Solve 2 26/36 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 98/36 and 27/48

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 27/48

98/36 + 27/48 is 473/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
98/36 = 98 × 4/36 × 4 = 392/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
27/48 = 27 × 3/48 × 3 = 81/144
Add the two like fractions:
392/144 + 81/144 = 392 + 81/144 = 473/144
So, 98/36 + 27/48 = 473/144
In mixed form: 341/144

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