Add 27/98 and 45/6, Solve 27/98 + 7 3/6 as a fraction

Add 27/98 and 45/6

1^st number: 27/98, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

27/98 + 45/6 is 381/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
45/6 = 45 × 49/6 × 49 = 2205/294
Add the two like fractions:
81/294 + 2205/294 = 81 + 2205/294 = 2286/294
2286/294 simplified gives 381/49
So, 27/98 + 45/6 = 381/49
In mixed form: 738/49

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