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Add 18/27 and 90/98

18/27 + 90/98 is 233/147.

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,
    18/27 = 18 × 98/27 × 98 = 1764/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    90/98 = 90 × 27/98 × 27 = 2430/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2646 + 2430/2646 = 1764 + 2430/2646 = 4194/2646
  5. 4194/2646 simplified gives 233/147
  6. So, 18/27 + 90/98 = 233/147
    In mixed form: 186/147

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