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Add 98/27 and 28/16

1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 1 12/16

98/27 + 28/16 is 581/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 16 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    98/27 = 98 × 16/27 × 16 = 1568/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    28/16 = 28 × 27/16 × 27 = 756/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/432 + 756/432 = 1568 + 756/432 = 2324/432
  5. 2324/432 simplified gives 581/108
  6. So, 98/27 + 28/16 = 581/108
    In mixed form: 541/108

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