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Add 60/98 and 5/27

60/98 + 5/27 is 1055/1323.

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,
    60/98 = 60 × 27/98 × 27 = 1620/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    5/27 = 5 × 98/27 × 98 = 490/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/2646 + 490/2646 = 1620 + 490/2646 = 2110/2646
  5. 2110/2646 simplified gives 1055/1323
  6. So, 60/98 + 5/27 = 1055/1323

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