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Add 16/98 and 9/27

16/98 + 9/27 is 73/147.

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,
    9/27 = 9 × 98/27 × 98 = 882/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/2646 + 882/2646 = 432 + 882/2646 = 1314/2646
  5. 1314/2646 simplified gives 73/147
  6. So, 16/98 + 9/27 = 73/147

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