Add 14/16 and 20/98
14/16 + 20/98 is 423/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
14/16 = 14 × 49/16 × 49 = 686/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
20/98 = 20 × 8/98 × 8 = 160/784 - Add the two like fractions:
686/784 + 160/784 = 686 + 160/784 = 846/784 - 846/784 simplified gives 423/392
- So, 14/16 + 20/98 = 423/392
In mixed form: 131/392
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