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Add 27/98 and 35/28

1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 1 7/28

27/98 + 35/28 is 299/196.

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,
    35/28 = 35 × 7/28 × 7 = 245/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/196 + 245/196 = 54 + 245/196 = 299/196
  5. So, 27/98 + 35/28 = 299/196
    In mixed form: 1103/196

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