Add 15/16 and 20/98
15/16 + 20/98 is 895/784.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 49/16 × 49 = 735/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
20/98 = 20 × 8/98 × 8 = 160/784 - Add the two like fractions:
735/784 + 160/784 = 735 + 160/784 = 895/784 - So, 15/16 + 20/98 = 895/784
In mixed form: 1111/784
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