Add 6/98 and 70/27, Solve 6/98 + 2 16/27 as a fraction

Add 6/98 and 70/27

1^st number: 6/98, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

6/98 + 70/27 is 3511/1323.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
70/27 = 70 × 98/27 × 98 = 6860/2646
Add the two like fractions:
162/2646 + 6860/2646 = 162 + 6860/2646 = 7022/2646
7022/2646 simplified gives 3511/1323
So, 6/98 + 70/27 = 3511/1323
In mixed form: 2865/1323

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