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Add 27/98 and 2/10

27/98 + 2/10 is 233/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 10 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    2/10 = 2 × 49/10 × 49 = 98/490
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/490 + 98/490 = 135 + 98/490 = 233/490
  5. So, 27/98 + 2/10 = 233/490

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