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Add 27/7 and 98/45

1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 2 8/45

27/7 + 98/45 is 1901/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    27/7 = 27 × 45/7 × 45 = 1215/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/315 + 686/315 = 1215 + 686/315 = 1901/315
  5. So, 27/7 + 98/45 = 1901/315
    In mixed form: 611/315

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