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Add 27/98 and 54/96

27/98 + 54/96 is 657/784.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
   27/98 = 27 × 48/98 × 48 = 1296/4704
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
   54/96 = 54 × 49/96 × 49 = 2646/4704
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/4704 + 2646/4704 = 1296 + 2646/4704 = 3942/4704
5. 3942/4704 simplified gives 657/784
6. So, 27/98 + 54/96 = 657/784

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