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Add 36/98 and 45/27

1^st number: 36/98, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

36/98 + 45/27 is 299/147.

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,
   45/27 = 45 × 98/27 × 98 = 4410/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/2646 + 4410/2646 = 972 + 4410/2646 = 5382/2646
5. 5382/2646 simplified gives 299/147
6. So, 36/98 + 45/27 = 299/147
   In mixed form: 25/147

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