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Add 24/27 and 9/98

24/27 + 9/98 is 865/882.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    24/27 = 24 × 98/27 × 98 = 2352/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    9/98 = 9 × 27/98 × 27 = 243/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/2646 + 243/2646 = 2352 + 243/2646 = 2595/2646
  5. 2595/2646 simplified gives 865/882
  6. So, 24/27 + 9/98 = 865/882

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