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Add 84/27 and 84/98

1st number: 3 3/27, 2nd number: 84/98

84/27 + 84/98 is 250/63.

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,
    84/27 = 84 × 98/27 × 98 = 8232/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8232/2646 + 2268/2646 = 8232 + 2268/2646 = 10500/2646
  5. 10500/2646 simplified gives 250/63
  6. So, 84/27 + 84/98 = 250/63
    In mixed form: 361/63

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