Add 98/6 and 54/28, Solve 16 2/6 + 1 26/28 as a fraction

Add 98/6 and 54/28

1^st number: 16 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

98/6 + 54/28 is 767/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
98/6 = 98 × 14/6 × 14 = 1372/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
Add the two like fractions:
1372/84 + 162/84 = 1372 + 162/84 = 1534/84
1534/84 simplified gives 767/42
So, 98/6 + 54/28 = 767/42
In mixed form: 1811/42

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