Add 16/9 and 27/98
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 27/98
16/9 + 27/98 is 1811/882.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
16/9 = 16 × 98/9 × 98 = 1568/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/882 + 243/882 = 1568 + 243/882 = 1811/882 - So, 16/9 + 27/98 = 1811/882
In mixed form: 247/882
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