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Add 20/98 and 63/27

1st number: 20/98, 2nd number: 2 9/27

20/98 + 63/27 is 373/147.

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,
    20/98 = 20 × 27/98 × 27 = 540/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    63/27 = 63 × 98/27 × 98 = 6174/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/2646 + 6174/2646 = 540 + 6174/2646 = 6714/2646
  5. 6714/2646 simplified gives 373/147
  6. So, 20/98 + 63/27 = 373/147
    In mixed form: 279/147

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