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Add 98/6 and 27/49

1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 27/49

98/6 + 27/49 is 2482/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
    98/6 = 98 × 49/6 × 49 = 4802/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    27/49 = 27 × 6/49 × 6 = 162/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4802/294 + 162/294 = 4802 + 162/294 = 4964/294
  5. 4964/294 simplified gives 2482/147
  6. So, 98/6 + 27/49 = 2482/147
    In mixed form: 16130/147

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