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Add 16/98 and 28/27

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 1/27

16/98 + 28/27 is 1588/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    28/27 = 28 × 98/27 × 98 = 2744/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/2646 + 2744/2646 = 432 + 2744/2646 = 3176/2646
  5. 3176/2646 simplified gives 1588/1323
  6. So, 16/98 + 28/27 = 1588/1323
    In mixed form: 1265/1323

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