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Add 75/27 and 1/98

1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 1/98

75/27 + 1/98 is 2459/882.

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,
    75/27 = 75 × 98/27 × 98 = 7350/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7350/2646 + 27/2646 = 7350 + 27/2646 = 7377/2646
  5. 7377/2646 simplified gives 2459/882
  6. So, 75/27 + 1/98 = 2459/882
    In mixed form: 2695/882

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