Add 16/98 and 20/84
16/98 + 20/84 is 59/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
16/98 = 16 × 6/98 × 6 = 96/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
20/84 = 20 × 7/84 × 7 = 140/588 - Add the two like fractions:
96/588 + 140/588 = 96 + 140/588 = 236/588 - 236/588 simplified gives 59/147
- So, 16/98 + 20/84 = 59/147
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