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Add 2/98 and 70/27

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 2 16/27

2/98 + 70/27 is 3457/1323.

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,
    2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    70/27 = 70 × 98/27 × 98 = 6860/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/2646 + 6860/2646 = 54 + 6860/2646 = 6914/2646
  5. 6914/2646 simplified gives 3457/1323
  6. So, 2/98 + 70/27 = 3457/1323
    In mixed form: 2811/1323

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