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Add 75/27 and 49/98

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 49/98

75/27 + 49/98 is 59/18.

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,
   49/98 = 49 × 27/98 × 27 = 1323/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/2646 + 1323/2646 = 7350 + 1323/2646 = 8673/2646
5. 8673/2646 simplified gives 59/18
6. So, 75/27 + 49/98 = 59/18
   In mixed form: 35/18

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