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Add 27/84 and 56/98

27/84 + 56/98 is 25/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   27/84 = 27 × 7/84 × 7 = 189/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/588 + 336/588 = 189 + 336/588 = 525/588
5. 525/588 simplified gives 25/28
6. So, 27/84 + 56/98 = 25/28

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