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Add 27/6 and 98/7

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 14 0/7

27/6 + 98/7 is 37/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    98/7 = 98 × 6/7 × 6 = 588/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/42 + 588/42 = 189 + 588/42 = 777/42
  5. 777/42 simplified gives 37/2
  6. So, 27/6 + 98/7 = 37/2
    In mixed form: 181/2

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