Add 16/4 and 24/98
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 24/98
16/4 + 24/98 is 208/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
16/4 = 16 × 49/4 × 49 = 784/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
24/98 = 24 × 2/98 × 2 = 48/196 - Add the two like fractions:
784/196 + 48/196 = 784 + 48/196 = 832/196 - 832/196 simplified gives 208/49
- So, 16/4 + 24/98 = 208/49
In mixed form: 412/49
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