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Add 5/98 and 12/27

5/98 + 12/27 is 437/882.

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,
    5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    12/27 = 12 × 98/27 × 98 = 1176/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/2646 + 1176/2646 = 135 + 1176/2646 = 1311/2646
  5. 1311/2646 simplified gives 437/882
  6. So, 5/98 + 12/27 = 437/882

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