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Add 63/98 and 5/27

63/98 + 5/27 is 313/378.

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,
    63/98 = 63 × 27/98 × 27 = 1701/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    5/27 = 5 × 98/27 × 98 = 490/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/2646 + 490/2646 = 1701 + 490/2646 = 2191/2646
  5. 2191/2646 simplified gives 313/378
  6. So, 63/98 + 5/27 = 313/378

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