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Add 98/6 and 60/27

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

98/6 + 60/27 is 167/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    98/6 = 98 × 9/6 × 9 = 882/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    60/27 = 60 × 2/27 × 2 = 120/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/54 + 120/54 = 882 + 120/54 = 1002/54
  5. 1002/54 simplified gives 167/9
  6. So, 98/6 + 60/27 = 167/9
    In mixed form: 185/9

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