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Add 98/27 and 12/18

1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 12/18

98/27 + 12/18 is 116/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    98/27 = 98 × 2/27 × 2 = 196/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    12/18 = 12 × 3/18 × 3 = 36/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/54 + 36/54 = 196 + 36/54 = 232/54
  5. 232/54 simplified gives 116/27
  6. So, 98/27 + 12/18 = 116/27
    In mixed form: 48/27

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