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Add 16/98 and 14/8

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 6/8

16/98 + 14/8 is 375/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 8 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    16/98 = 16 × 4/98 × 4 = 64/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    14/8 = 14 × 49/8 × 49 = 686/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/392 + 686/392 = 64 + 686/392 = 750/392
  5. 750/392 simplified gives 375/196
  6. So, 16/98 + 14/8 = 375/196
    In mixed form: 1179/196

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