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Add 6/27 and 90/98

6/27 + 90/98 is 503/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    6/27 = 6 × 98/27 × 98 = 588/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    90/98 = 90 × 27/98 × 27 = 2430/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/2646 + 2430/2646 = 588 + 2430/2646 = 3018/2646
  5. 3018/2646 simplified gives 503/441
  6. So, 6/27 + 90/98 = 503/441
    In mixed form: 162/441

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