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Add 98/27 and 63/28

1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 2 7/28

98/27 + 63/28 is 635/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    98/27 = 98 × 28/27 × 28 = 2744/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    63/28 = 63 × 27/28 × 27 = 1701/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2744/756 + 1701/756 = 2744 + 1701/756 = 4445/756
  5. 4445/756 simplified gives 635/108
  6. So, 98/27 + 63/28 = 635/108
    In mixed form: 595/108

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