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Add 36/98 and 40/27

1st number: 36/98, 2nd number: 1 13/27

36/98 + 40/27 is 2446/1323.

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,
    36/98 = 36 × 27/98 × 27 = 972/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    40/27 = 40 × 98/27 × 98 = 3920/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/2646 + 3920/2646 = 972 + 3920/2646 = 4892/2646
  5. 4892/2646 simplified gives 2446/1323
  6. So, 36/98 + 40/27 = 2446/1323
    In mixed form: 11123/1323

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