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

Add 98/6 and 16/27

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

98/6 + 16/27 is 457/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
98/6 = 98 × 9/6 × 9 = 882/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
Add the two like fractions:
882/54 + 32/54 = 882 + 32/54 = 914/54
914/54 simplified gives 457/27
So, 98/6 + 16/27 = 457/27
In mixed form: 1625/27

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