Add 16/98 and 84/27, Solve 16/98 + 3 3/27 as a fraction

Add 16/98 and 84/27

1^st number: 16/98, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

16/98 + 84/27 is 1444/441.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
84/27 = 84 × 98/27 × 98 = 8232/2646
Add the two like fractions:
432/2646 + 8232/2646 = 432 + 8232/2646 = 8664/2646
8664/2646 simplified gives 1444/441
So, 16/98 + 84/27 = 1444/441
In mixed form: 3121/441

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