Add 98/27 and 16/24
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 16/24
98/27 + 16/24 is 116/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
98/27 = 98 × 8/27 × 8 = 784/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216 - Add the two like fractions:
784/216 + 144/216 = 784 + 144/216 = 928/216 - 928/216 simplified gives 116/27
- So, 98/27 + 16/24 = 116/27
In mixed form: 48/27
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