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Add 56/98 and 4/27

56/98 + 4/27 is 136/189.

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,
    56/98 = 56 × 27/98 × 27 = 1512/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    4/27 = 4 × 98/27 × 98 = 392/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/2646 + 392/2646 = 1512 + 392/2646 = 1904/2646
  5. 1904/2646 simplified gives 136/189
  6. So, 56/98 + 4/27 = 136/189

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