Add 35/6 and 27/98, Solve 5 5/6 + 27/98 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 27/98

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 27/98

35/6 + 27/98 is 898/147.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
35/6 = 35 × 49/6 × 49 = 1715/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
Add the two like fractions:
1715/294 + 81/294 = 1715 + 81/294 = 1796/294
1796/294 simplified gives 898/147
So, 35/6 + 27/98 = 898/147
In mixed form: 616/147

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