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Add 7/27 and 30/98

7/27 + 30/98 is 748/1323.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 98/27 × 98 = 686/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    30/98 = 30 × 27/98 × 27 = 810/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/2646 + 810/2646 = 686 + 810/2646 = 1496/2646
  5. 1496/2646 simplified gives 748/1323
  6. So, 7/27 + 30/98 = 748/1323

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