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Add 24/98 and 3/27

24/98 + 3/27 is 157/441.

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,
    24/98 = 24 × 27/98 × 27 = 648/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    3/27 = 3 × 98/27 × 98 = 294/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2646 + 294/2646 = 648 + 294/2646 = 942/2646
  5. 942/2646 simplified gives 157/441
  6. So, 24/98 + 3/27 = 157/441

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