Add 27/2 and 98/3
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 32 2/3
27/2 + 98/3 is 277/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
27/2 = 27 × 3/2 × 3 = 81/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
98/3 = 98 × 2/3 × 2 = 196/6 - Add the two like fractions:
81/6 + 196/6 = 81 + 196/6 = 277/6 - So, 27/2 + 98/3 = 277/6
In mixed form: 461/6
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