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Add 27/49 and 2/27

27/49 + 2/27 is 827/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    27/49 = 27 × 27/49 × 27 = 729/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    2/27 = 2 × 49/27 × 49 = 98/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/1323 + 98/1323 = 729 + 98/1323 = 827/1323
  5. So, 27/49 + 2/27 = 827/1323

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