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Add 98/10 and 32/27

1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 1 5/27

98/10 + 32/27 is 1483/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    98/10 = 98 × 27/10 × 27 = 2646/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    32/27 = 32 × 10/27 × 10 = 320/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/270 + 320/270 = 2646 + 320/270 = 2966/270
  5. 2966/270 simplified gives 1483/135
  6. So, 98/10 + 32/27 = 1483/135
    In mixed form: 10133/135

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