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Add 16/98 and 2/9

16/98 + 2/9 is 170/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    16/98 = 16 × 9/98 × 9 = 144/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    2/9 = 2 × 98/9 × 98 = 196/882
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/882 + 196/882 = 144 + 196/882 = 340/882
  5. 340/882 simplified gives 170/441
  6. So, 16/98 + 2/9 = 170/441

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