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Add 27/98 and 18/80

27/98 + 18/80 is 981/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    27/98 = 27 × 40/98 × 40 = 1080/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    18/80 = 18 × 49/80 × 49 = 882/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/3920 + 882/3920 = 1080 + 882/3920 = 1962/3920
  5. 1962/3920 simplified gives 981/1960
  6. So, 27/98 + 18/80 = 981/1960

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