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Add 98/5 and 10/16

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 10/16

98/5 + 10/16 is 809/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    98/5 = 98 × 16/5 × 16 = 1568/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    10/16 = 10 × 5/16 × 5 = 50/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/80 + 50/80 = 1568 + 50/80 = 1618/80
  5. 1618/80 simplified gives 809/40
  6. So, 98/5 + 10/16 = 809/40
    In mixed form: 209/40

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