Add 98/5 and 4/27, Solve 19 3/5 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 98/5 and 4/27

1^st number: 19 3/5, 2^nd number: 4/27

98/5 + 4/27 is 2666/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
98/5 = 98 × 27/5 × 27 = 2646/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
Add the two like fractions:
2646/135 + 20/135 = 2646 + 20/135 = 2666/135
So, 98/5 + 4/27 = 2666/135
In mixed form: 19101/135

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