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Add 27/18 and 12/98

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 12/98

27/18 + 12/98 is 159/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    27/18 = 27 × 49/18 × 49 = 1323/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/882 + 108/882 = 1323 + 108/882 = 1431/882
  5. 1431/882 simplified gives 159/98
  6. So, 27/18 + 12/98 = 159/98
    In mixed form: 161/98

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