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Add 30/98 and 50/27

1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 23/27

30/98 + 50/27 is 2855/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    30/98 = 30 × 27/98 × 27 = 810/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    50/27 = 50 × 98/27 × 98 = 4900/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/2646 + 4900/2646 = 810 + 4900/2646 = 5710/2646
  5. 5710/2646 simplified gives 2855/1323
  6. So, 30/98 + 50/27 = 2855/1323
    In mixed form: 2209/1323

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