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Add 16/98 and 28/20

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 1 8/20

16/98 + 28/20 is 383/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 20 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    16/98 = 16 × 10/98 × 10 = 160/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    28/20 = 28 × 49/20 × 49 = 1372/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/980 + 1372/980 = 160 + 1372/980 = 1532/980
  5. 1532/980 simplified gives 383/245
  6. So, 16/98 + 28/20 = 383/245
    In mixed form: 1138/245

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