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Add 27/98 and 54/72

27/98 + 54/72 is 201/196.

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,
    54/72 = 54 × 49/72 × 49 = 2646/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/3528 + 2646/3528 = 972 + 2646/3528 = 3618/3528
  5. 3618/3528 simplified gives 201/196
  6. So, 27/98 + 54/72 = 201/196
    In mixed form: 15/196

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