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Add 5/98 and 84/27

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

5/98 + 84/27 is 2789/882.

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,
   84/27 = 84 × 98/27 × 98 = 8232/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/2646 + 8232/2646 = 135 + 8232/2646 = 8367/2646
5. 8367/2646 simplified gives 2789/882
6. So, 5/98 + 84/27 = 2789/882
   In mixed form: 3143/882

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