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Add 2/27 and 2/98

2/27 + 2/98 is 125/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    2/27 = 2 × 98/27 × 98 = 196/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/2646 + 54/2646 = 196 + 54/2646 = 250/2646
  5. 250/2646 simplified gives 125/1323
  6. So, 2/27 + 2/98 = 125/1323

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