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Add 16/36 and 7/98

16/36 + 7/98 is 65/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    16/36 = 16 × 49/36 × 49 = 784/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
    7/98 = 7 × 18/98 × 18 = 126/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/1764 + 126/1764 = 784 + 126/1764 = 910/1764
  5. 910/1764 simplified gives 65/126
  6. So, 16/36 + 7/98 = 65/126

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