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Add 30/27 and 3/98

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 3/98

30/27 + 3/98 is 1007/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    30/27 = 30 × 98/27 × 98 = 2940/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2646 + 81/2646 = 2940 + 81/2646 = 3021/2646
  5. 3021/2646 simplified gives 1007/882
  6. So, 30/27 + 3/98 = 1007/882
    In mixed form: 1125/882

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