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Add 14/16 and 30/98

14/16 + 30/98 is 463/392.

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,
    14/16 = 14 × 49/16 × 49 = 686/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
    30/98 = 30 × 8/98 × 8 = 240/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/784 + 240/784 = 686 + 240/784 = 926/784
  5. 926/784 simplified gives 463/392
  6. So, 14/16 + 30/98 = 463/392
    In mixed form: 171/392

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