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Add 8/98 and 15/27

8/98 + 15/27 is 281/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    8/98 = 8 × 27/98 × 27 = 216/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    15/27 = 15 × 98/27 × 98 = 1470/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/2646 + 1470/2646 = 216 + 1470/2646 = 1686/2646
  5. 1686/2646 simplified gives 281/441
  6. So, 8/98 + 15/27 = 281/441

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