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Add 75/27 and 5/98

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 5/98

75/27 + 5/98 is 2495/882.

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,
   5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7350/2646 + 135/2646 = 7350 + 135/2646 = 7485/2646
5. 7485/2646 simplified gives 2495/882
6. So, 75/27 + 5/98 = 2495/882
   In mixed form: 2731/882

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