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Add 16/98 and 70/3

1st number: 16/98, 2nd number: 23 1/3

16/98 + 70/3 is 3454/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    16/98 = 16 × 3/98 × 3 = 48/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    70/3 = 70 × 98/3 × 98 = 6860/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/294 + 6860/294 = 48 + 6860/294 = 6908/294
  5. 6908/294 simplified gives 3454/147
  6. So, 16/98 + 70/3 = 3454/147
    In mixed form: 2373/147

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