Add 98/50 and 36/27, Solve 1 48/50 + 1 9/27 as a fraction

Add 98/50 and 36/27

1^st number: 1 48/50, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

98/50 + 36/27 is 247/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
98/50 = 98 × 27/50 × 27 = 2646/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
36/27 = 36 × 50/27 × 50 = 1800/1350
Add the two like fractions:
2646/1350 + 1800/1350 = 2646 + 1800/1350 = 4446/1350
4446/1350 simplified gives 247/75
So, 98/50 + 36/27 = 247/75
In mixed form: 322/75

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