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Add 98/50 and 8/27

1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 8/27

98/50 + 8/27 is 1523/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    98/50 = 98 × 27/50 × 27 = 2646/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    8/27 = 8 × 50/27 × 50 = 400/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2646/1350 + 400/1350 = 2646 + 400/1350 = 3046/1350
  5. 3046/1350 simplified gives 1523/675
  6. So, 98/50 + 8/27 = 1523/675
    In mixed form: 2173/675

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