Add 63/27 and 6/98, Solve 2 9/27 + 6/98 as a fraction

Add 63/27 and 6/98

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

63/27 + 6/98 is 352/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
63/27 = 63 × 98/27 × 98 = 6174/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646
Add the two like fractions:
6174/2646 + 162/2646 = 6174 + 162/2646 = 6336/2646
6336/2646 simplified gives 352/147
So, 63/27 + 6/98 = 352/147
In mixed form: 258/147

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