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Add 8/9 and 27/98

8/9 + 27/98 is 1027/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    8/9 = 8 × 98/9 × 98 = 784/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/882 + 243/882 = 784 + 243/882 = 1027/882
  5. So, 8/9 + 27/98 = 1027/882
    In mixed form: 1145/882

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