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Add 16/98 and 27/6

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 4 3/6

16/98 + 27/6 is 457/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    27/6 = 27 × 49/6 × 49 = 1323/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/294 + 1323/294 = 48 + 1323/294 = 1371/294
  5. 1371/294 simplified gives 457/98
  6. So, 16/98 + 27/6 = 457/98
    In mixed form: 465/98

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