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Add 1/98 and 16/12

1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 4/12

1/98 + 16/12 is 395/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    1/98 = 1 × 6/98 × 6 = 6/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/588 + 784/588 = 6 + 784/588 = 790/588
  5. 790/588 simplified gives 395/294
  6. So, 1/98 + 16/12 = 395/294
    In mixed form: 1101/294

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