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Add 27/70 and 9/98

27/70 + 9/98 is 117/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
    27/70 = 27 × 7/70 × 7 = 189/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/490 + 45/490 = 189 + 45/490 = 234/490
  5. 234/490 simplified gives 117/245
  6. So, 27/70 + 9/98 = 117/245

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