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Add 2/5 and 98/27

1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 3 17/27

2/5 + 98/27 is 544/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    2/5 = 2 × 27/5 × 27 = 54/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    98/27 = 98 × 5/27 × 5 = 490/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/135 + 490/135 = 54 + 490/135 = 544/135
  5. So, 2/5 + 98/27 = 544/135
    In mixed form: 44/135

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