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Add 45/14 and 27/98

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 27/98

45/14 + 27/98 is 171/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    45/14 = 45 × 7/14 × 7 = 315/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    27/98 = 27 × 1/98 × 1 = 27/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/98 + 27/98 = 315 + 27/98 = 342/98
  5. 342/98 simplified gives 171/49
  6. So, 45/14 + 27/98 = 171/49
    In mixed form: 324/49

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