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Add 27/98 and 18/28

27/98 + 18/28 is 45/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 28 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    18/28 = 18 × 7/28 × 7 = 126/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/196 + 126/196 = 54 + 126/196 = 180/196
  5. 180/196 simplified gives 45/49
  6. So, 27/98 + 18/28 = 45/49

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