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Add 27/98 and 27/72

27/98 + 27/72 is 255/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    27/98 = 27 × 36/98 × 36 = 972/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    27/72 = 27 × 49/72 × 49 = 1323/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/3528 + 1323/3528 = 972 + 1323/3528 = 2295/3528
  5. 2295/3528 simplified gives 255/392
  6. So, 27/98 + 27/72 = 255/392

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