Add 27/98 and 15/9, Solve 27/98 + 1 6/9 as a fraction

Add 27/98 and 15/9

1^st number: 27/98, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

27/98 + 15/9 is 571/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882
Add the two like fractions:
243/882 + 1470/882 = 243 + 1470/882 = 1713/882
1713/882 simplified gives 571/294
So, 27/98 + 15/9 = 571/294
In mixed form: 1277/294

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