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Add 98/7 and 4/16

1st number: 14 0/7, 2nd number: 4/16

98/7 + 4/16 is 57/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
    98/7 = 98 × 16/7 × 16 = 1568/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/112 + 28/112 = 1568 + 28/112 = 1596/112
  5. 1596/112 simplified gives 57/4
  6. So, 98/7 + 4/16 = 57/4
    In mixed form: 141/4

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