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Add 5/16 and 5/98

5/16 + 5/98 is 285/784.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 98 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    5/16 = 5 × 49/16 × 49 = 245/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    5/98 = 5 × 8/98 × 8 = 40/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/784 + 40/784 = 245 + 40/784 = 285/784
  5. So, 5/16 + 5/98 = 285/784

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