Add 16/98 and 20/4
1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 5 0/4
16/98 + 20/4 is 253/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
16/98 = 16 × 2/98 × 2 = 32/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196 - Add the two like fractions:
32/196 + 980/196 = 32 + 980/196 = 1012/196 - 1012/196 simplified gives 253/49
- So, 16/98 + 20/4 = 253/49
In mixed form: 58/49
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