Add 98/45 and 21/27, Solve 2 8/45 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 98/45 and 21/27

1^st number: 2 8/45, 2^nd number: 21/27

98/45 + 21/27 is 133/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
98/45 = 98 × 3/45 × 3 = 294/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
21/27 = 21 × 5/27 × 5 = 105/135
Add the two like fractions:
294/135 + 105/135 = 294 + 105/135 = 399/135
399/135 simplified gives 133/45
So, 98/45 + 21/27 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45

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