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Add 27/90 and 70/98

27/90 + 70/98 is 71/70.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    27/90 = 27 × 49/90 × 49 = 1323/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    70/98 = 70 × 45/98 × 45 = 3150/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1323/4410 + 3150/4410 = 1323 + 3150/4410 = 4473/4410
  5. 4473/4410 simplified gives 71/70
  6. So, 27/90 + 70/98 = 71/70
    In mixed form: 11/70

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