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Add 18/98 and 45/27

1st number: 18/98, 2nd number: 1 18/27

18/98 + 45/27 is 272/147.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    18/98 = 18 × 27/98 × 27 = 486/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    45/27 = 45 × 98/27 × 98 = 4410/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/2646 + 4410/2646 = 486 + 4410/2646 = 4896/2646
  5. 4896/2646 simplified gives 272/147
  6. So, 18/98 + 45/27 = 272/147
    In mixed form: 1125/147

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