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Add 27/98 and 18/64

27/98 + 18/64 is 873/1568.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
    27/98 = 27 × 32/98 × 32 = 864/3136
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
    18/64 = 18 × 49/64 × 49 = 882/3136
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/3136 + 882/3136 = 864 + 882/3136 = 1746/3136
  5. 1746/3136 simplified gives 873/1568
  6. So, 27/98 + 18/64 = 873/1568

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