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Add 25/27 and 24/98

25/27 + 24/98 is 1549/1323.

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,
    25/27 = 25 × 98/27 × 98 = 2450/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    24/98 = 24 × 27/98 × 27 = 648/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/2646 + 648/2646 = 2450 + 648/2646 = 3098/2646
  5. 3098/2646 simplified gives 1549/1323
  6. So, 25/27 + 24/98 = 1549/1323
    In mixed form: 1226/1323

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