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Add 27/75 and 63/98

27/75 + 63/98 is 351/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
    27/75 = 27 × 98/75 × 98 = 2646/7350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
    63/98 = 63 × 75/98 × 75 = 4725/7350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/7350 + 4725/7350 = 2646 + 4725/7350 = 7371/7350
  5. 7371/7350 simplified gives 351/350
  6. So, 27/75 + 63/98 = 351/350
    In mixed form: 11/350

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