Add 98/6 and 27/35, Solve 16 2/6 + 27/35 as a fraction

Add 98/6 and 27/35

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 27/35

98/6 + 27/35 is 1796/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
98/6 = 98 × 35/6 × 35 = 3430/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210
Add the two like fractions:
3430/210 + 162/210 = 3430 + 162/210 = 3592/210
3592/210 simplified gives 1796/105
So, 98/6 + 27/35 = 1796/105
In mixed form: 1711/105

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