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Add 98/36 and 8/27

1^st number: 2 26/36, 2^nd number: 8/27

98/36 + 8/27 is 163/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   98/36 = 98 × 3/36 × 3 = 294/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/108 + 32/108 = 294 + 32/108 = 326/108
5. 326/108 simplified gives 163/54
6. So, 98/36 + 8/27 = 163/54
   In mixed form: 31/54

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