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Add 54/98 and 27/7

1st number: 54/98, 2nd number: 3 6/7

54/98 + 27/7 is 216/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 7 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    54/98 = 54 × 1/98 × 1 = 54/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 14 = 98,
    27/7 = 27 × 14/7 × 14 = 378/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/98 + 378/98 = 54 + 378/98 = 432/98
  5. 432/98 simplified gives 216/49
  6. So, 54/98 + 27/7 = 216/49
    In mixed form: 420/49

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