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Add 27/54 and 2/49

27/54 + 2/49 is 53/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    27/54 = 27 × 49/54 × 49 = 1323/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
    2/49 = 2 × 54/49 × 54 = 108/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/2646 + 108/2646 = 1323 + 108/2646 = 1431/2646
  5. 1431/2646 simplified gives 53/98
  6. So, 27/54 + 2/49 = 53/98

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