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Add 84/98 and 63/27

1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 2 9/27

84/98 + 63/27 is 67/21.

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,
    84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    63/27 = 63 × 98/27 × 98 = 6174/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/2646 + 6174/2646 = 2268 + 6174/2646 = 8442/2646
  5. 8442/2646 simplified gives 67/21
  6. So, 84/98 + 63/27 = 67/21
    In mixed form: 34/21

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