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Add 2/15 and 98/27

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 3 17/27

2/15 + 98/27 is 508/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    98/27 = 98 × 5/27 × 5 = 490/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/135 + 490/135 = 18 + 490/135 = 508/135
  5. So, 2/15 + 98/27 = 508/135
    In mixed form: 3103/135

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