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Add 98/45 and 30/27

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 1 3/27

98/45 + 30/27 is 148/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    98/45 = 98 × 3/45 × 3 = 294/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/135 + 150/135 = 294 + 150/135 = 444/135
  5. 444/135 simplified gives 148/45
  6. So, 98/45 + 30/27 = 148/45
    In mixed form: 313/45

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