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Add 1/49 and 3/27

1/49 + 3/27 is 58/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    1/49 = 1 × 27/49 × 27 = 27/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    3/27 = 3 × 49/27 × 49 = 147/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1323 + 147/1323 = 27 + 147/1323 = 174/1323
  5. 174/1323 simplified gives 58/441
  6. So, 1/49 + 3/27 = 58/441

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